[aftmostsiren]

Hi everyone,

I am a single parent of a 5 year old, and I would like to give her a sibling by adopting a child close to her age. I would like for her to have a companion sibling therefore I want to adopt a child in her age group. I am curious to know all the paperwork and forms that you have to file and fill out and sign.

I have submitted an application and now just have to wait for the time to pass. I have been told that this is a two year process for those looking to adopt older children. I am really excited about the possibility of it all.

Does anyone know what forms your lawyer has to submit to the court? Oh and for reference I am in Nova Scotia.

Thanks.

Siren

[BabsCanada]

I'm assuming you're going thru Nova Scotia Social Services

I just went to their website, hoping it was something like Alberta's, which is excellent -

Nova Scotia's website isn't like theirs! (Neither is Saskatchewan's, which is where I'm from)

Check it out - http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/...filelookup.cfm


Anyway, all that aside (because you & I can't adopt from Alberta!)

I'm still surprised that they've told you to expect a 2 year wait.

Are there no waiting children in NS?

Are you open to race / age / sex / handicap / disability

They might tell you '2 years' just so you aren't disappointed if it really does take that long

How long did they tell you before your homestudy could be done?

I know it's different when it is the government rather than the birthfamily choosing adoptive parents.

It'd be great if your profile appealed to a birthfamily who still has the choice for their older child.

Am curious to know how far into this you are, and I hope you'll post again - not too many of us Canadians on here!

Babs

[aftmostsiren]

There are children waiting in Nova Scotia, but it takes a long time to get the homestudy done. In Nova Scotia they have two training sessions that you go to and from there you give them references. After they verify your references, and put you through the checks, then you get your homestudy done. There is only one worker here in the area and that's why it's a slow process.

I am not disappointed about the length of time - I think that is great for me - then I can really think things over and make sure this is right.

bye for now,

Siren

[Jeanne21]

I am a Canadian too. Are you not allowed to adopt from other provinces/territories? I was under the impression that I would be able to adopt from anywhere in Canada (I live in Ontario). If that isn't the case, the system really isn't working as well as it should be. There are a lot more kids in some areas needing homes than in other areas...

[BabsCanada]

I don't really know that there is a definite inability to adopt inter-provincially - I only meant that Alberta Social Services clearly states that they look for Alberta homes first.
I am pretty sure you can adopt from outside your own province, at least I'm aware of those who have in past.
Babs

[aftmostsiren]

Hi again!

My understanding of things to do with interprovincial adoption or even same province adoption is that the case workers look for a place close to where the child lives now so as not to disrupt their routine too much when they are placed with an adoptive family. However, in a case where it is dangerous for a child to stay close to their birth family they will relocate them far from the child's area of origin.

I am not in a huge hurry to adopt, I have faith in the process, and will let the process take its course. I am happy to get to know myself through the process and to make sure I am doing the right thing for my family - whatever that is whether it is adopting a child or not. As I said, I just submitted my application and really don't have enough information about the process and the children here, so Community Services will help me out through this process. I am really looking forward to getting to know you and to hear your stories, and where you all are in the process. Some of you ahve already adopted, some are anxiously awaiting your new addition to your family through adoption, and maybe some of you are like me you have biological children, and are investigating adoption to see if this is the right option for you, or if the right addition to your family is out there waiting to come and be with you.

As I said, I really am looking forward to getting to know you as well as myself through this process. I feel that each one of us comes to the point of choosing adoption in a unique and personal way - and I applaud all of you who have given loving homes and families to those children in need of that. I believe that children have that right - to be loved. The sad part is is that not all children get the priviledge of being loved. Keep on loving those precious gifts.