Adoption Links
A list of resources that will help you talk to your child and others about adoption, compiled by a US adoption resource magazine.
Legal Advice - Families who are involved in an adoption where they require legal information may call this toll free number (1-800-661-1095, or 403-228-1722 in Calgary) explain what they need and ask for a lawyer referral. They will be given the names and contact information of three lawyers who deal with family law issues and who will provide a free 30 minute consulation. Issues may include legal consents, document completion, filing issues, guardianship or court procedures.
Supports for Adoptive Families in Alberta - Canada's Waiting Kids
Alberta Justice - contact for notarial certificates
The Queen's Printer - contact for self-help kits to complete Direct placement, Relative, Spousal and Adult adoptions.
Motherisk - for information about the safety or risk of drugs, chemicals and disease during pregnancy and lactation. General information about how children are affected.
R.C.M.P. - for information about Criminal Records checks, international adoption (Interpol) checks, and for pardons and purges of offenses
Edmonton Adoption Clinic - A resource for pre- and post adoption of special needs children and for international adoptive families. For more information see the Edmonton Adoption Clinic brochure.
International Adoption - Co-ordinating Agencies and Helpful Links
Family Outreach International - China co-ordinator in Ontario for Alberta families
Choices Adoption & Counselling Agency - Authorized B.C. Co-ordinator - programs include Russia and China
Tribo Services Inc. (China co-ordinator)
Bonnie Wong
2057 Waverley Ave
Vancouver, BC V5P 1R4
Tel: 604-322-8606
Fax: 604-322-8677
e-mail: mailttribo@shaw.ca
C.A.F.A.C. - Authorized Manitoba co-ordinator for Alberta families - programs include Ethiopia, Haiti, Brazil, Russia, Kazakhstan and China
Soleil des Nations - Quebec agency that co-ordinates international adoptions - programs include Haiti, Colombia and Brazil
Hope Adoption Services - BC co-ordinator with programs for Thailand, Philippines, Haiti, and China
International Adoption Families Association (IAFA) - support organization for Alberta families who are involved in international adoption
Other licensed Ontario agencies - international adoption co-ordinators, various countries
Consulate of India (Vancouver) - contact information
