Adoption - YRCAS

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Our primary goal is to support children to live safely with their families. When this is not possible, living with another family, preferably known to the child, is important so the child can flourish and grow.

Adoption is one of several options available when looking for lifelong connections for children that offer permanent stability and security that children and youth need and deserve.

Considering Adoption

In Ontario, adoption takes place in several ways. Adoption is often explored in all three systems:

Public child welfare system
Private adoption agencies
Inter-country adoption agencies

The Adoption in Ontario: Private, Public and Inter-Country brochure outlines the three adoption streams in Ontario and how to access them.

Click here to read the brochure.

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Post-Adoption Support

Sometimes families want or need support after adoption has been finalized. Families may want or need assistance understanding various services available to help support their family.

We are able to provide information about community services, financial assistance, or support groups that support the child and family’s needs. Adoptive families are always encouraged to call us if they have any questions or need support.

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How to Adopt

To learn more about the adoption process, visit the Adoption Council of Ontario’s website. To learn more about adoption with our agency, please contact us by email at adoption@yorkcas.org.

Learn More About the Adoption Process

Safe Home Study Process

The SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) home study is a comprehensive assessment to determine eligibility, suitability, and readiness to become a foster caregiver or adoptive parent.

Learn More About the Safe Home Study Process

Pride Pre-Service Training

PRIDE is Ontario’s standardized training curriculum for foster, kinship in care, and adoptive applicants. This is a mandatory 27-hour training that all applicants are required to complete as part of the assessment and approval process.

Learn More About Pride Pre-Service Training

Openness in Adoption

Openness between adoptive and birth family members is a common occurrence in many adoptions. The degree of openness a child needs, a birth parent wants, or an adopting family can accept, is carefully examined early in the adoption process.

Learn More About Openness in Adoption

Adoption Disclosure

Adoption Disclosure is a service that responds to requests for information about finalized adoptions.

Learn More About Adoption Disclosure

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News

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Youth Program Fall Highlights

Jan, 16

This fall marked an exciting season for our Youth Program, with record …

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Foster Care Comfort Kits Supporting Youth in Our Community

Jan, 14

Thank You to the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada York Region Children’s …

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Step Into the Cold. Stand for Warmth. Join York Region CAS at the Coldest Night of the Year

Jan, 12

This winter, York Region CAS invites you to embrace the warmth of …

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Client Stories

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When I was around the age of two, I was brought into the care of CAS. They kept me safe and were there for me. I want to thank all the case workers that were involved in my care, especially two meaningful workers who did a great job coming to visit and keeping me safe and feeling loved. Keep up the great work keeping kids safe and finding good families for them.

— Hannah

Events

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Foster Caregiver Information Session – January 22, 2026

Foster Care

Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Virtual Event) …

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Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser Walk – February 28, 2026

Community Events

This winter, York Region CAS invites you to embrace the warmth of …

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