Key Terms
Specifies relationship parameters and defines communication level.
Adoption agreement
First Step in the Legal Procedures during Adoption
Choosing an adoption agency
In Ontario, a child must be ... years or older must consent to the adoption.
Seven
True or False: Adoption in Ontario takes three months to a year, depending on the court. And the process may take two years or longer in Canada.
True
What is a home study?
An evaluation of possible adoptive parents to determine their ability for child adoption.
After...., the adopter is matched with a child available for ....
approval and Adoption
An adoption process involves lots of paperwork. This paperwork can include ... and ... a which can be difficult to recieve.
citizenship and a visa
True or False: CAS facilitates the adoption of children and youth between the ages of 0 to 18
True; Children's Aid Societies (CAS) arrange public adoptions in Ontario
the three parties (triad) that participate in an adoption.
The adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees
Most Important Step During the Legal Procedure for Adoption
Undergoing a home study
Why is gaining consent from the biological parent important?
If the biological parent is eligible to take care of the kid and decides in court that they want to keep their child.
The more money you can offer a prospective birth mother, the better your chances are of her choosing you to raise her child.
False: Canada prohibits money exchange between adoptive parents and birth mothers, and gifts, inducements, and incentives are strictly illegal, potentially threatening adoption.
adoption license is...
The person or organization that coordinates the placement of adoptive children.
Completing an application involves providing personal and
family information
What makes international adoption difficult?
Every country has its own laws and regulations (e.g., a health certificate from a family doctor is required in Germany).
Years after placing their babies for adoption, birth mothers come back to claim them.
False; Adoption parents often seek increased contact and openness, but most birth mothers prefer to move on with their lives and avoid affecting their child's upbringing.
define Adoption practitioner
A professional with a provincial license who offers adoption advice to waiting parents and birth parents
The final step involves finalizing the adoption in court, varying based on the type of adoption and.....
Jurisdiction
How much does it cost to adopt a child born in Canada vs. one born not in Canada?
$15,000-$25,000 (for a child born in Canada) to about $25,000-$50,000+ (for a child born in the United States or overseas)
True or False: There are four main types of adoption: public, private, kin, and intercountry.
True