There are two distinct systems when exploring adoptions in BC. The first is through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), involving children who are in government care. Although some children in the continuing care of MCFD are infants, most are older children who may have some form of special need. These children may be part of a sibling group that needs to be placed together, or they may have health and behavioural concerns and difficulties.
Pre and post adoption services for children adopted through MCFD are delivered by the Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia (AFABC). The staff at AFABC are available to communities throughout the province to share their considerable knowledge and experience with adoption. To explore the wide range of services and programs offered, visit the AFABC web site.
The second system for adoption in BC is through licensed adoption agencies. Agencies place children not in the care of MCFD, through inter-country or domestic adoption. There are six licensed adoption agencies in BC that work with communities across the province and offer a variety of services. Click here for a complete list of agencies and contact information.
Every waiting child needs a stable, loving, and nurturing home.
For information about adopting a waiting child,
Call 1 877 ADOPT-07 / 1 877 236-7807
Email: WaitingChild@bcadoption.com
NOTICE: Imagine Adoption Agency Bankruptcy The Ministry of Children and Family Development is in contact with the Federal Government and our provincial counterparts to look at what options may be available to Canadian families. Information is being passed on to your BC licensed adoption agency and BC Families should contact their BC adoption agency if they have any questions. Further information on the bankruptcy proceedings can be obtained from the Trustee, BDO Dunwoody at 519 570-4000 or www.bdo.ca/extranets/imagineadoption/index.cfm |
November is Adoption Awareness Month in British Columbia, a time to recognize adoption as an important way to build a family. It is also a time to raise awareness of the children who are still waiting to find a forever family. Over the last five years, 1,471 children in the care of the ministry have found permanent families through adoption, yet there are still around 1,300 children still waiting to be adopted.
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