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International adoption guidebook : a guide for Alberta families [2023]

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of... More ≫

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of children residing outside of Canada.

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Description of special needs

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be... More ≫

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be facing. This guide presents basic information and a brief description of some of the special placement needs of Alberta's Waiting Children.

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International adoption guidebook : a guide for Alberta families [2020]

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of... More ≫

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of children residing outside of Canada.

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Alberta’s waiting children

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This booklet offers preliminary information on what adoption of Alberta’s waiting children represents. It provides an introduction to these children, describes what is meant by “special needs” in... More ≫

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This booklet offers preliminary information on what adoption of Alberta’s waiting children represents. It provides an introduction to these children, describes what is meant by “special needs” in the context of the adoption process, and outlines what is required of an adoptive parent. It also explains how to get started in the adoption process and what resources and supports are available to help adoptive parents.

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Information sheet : requirements for approval to adopt through Alberta Children's Services

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption... More ≫

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption placement. This information sheet serves as a guideline for eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive applicants, and provides information about applying to adopt through Alberta Children's Services.

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Information sheet : requirements for a general adoption application process

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption... More ≫

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption placement. This information sheet lists the criteria that must be met for a successful application to adopt through Alberta Children's Services.

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International adoption guidebook : a guide for Alberta families [2018]

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of... More ≫

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of children residing outside of Canada.

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Self-help kit for adult adoptions

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The purpose of this kit is to help you complete the adult adoption process on your own. You will find the information in this kit helpful if you are planning to adopt another adult or if you are... More ≫

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The purpose of this kit is to help you complete the adult adoption process on your own. You will find the information in this kit helpful if you are planning to adopt another adult or if you are the adult being adopted.

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Alberta’s waiting children [2012]

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This booklet offers preliminary information on what adoption of Alberta’s waiting children represents. It provides an introduction to these children, describes what is meant by “special needs”... More ≫

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This booklet offers preliminary information on what adoption of Alberta’s waiting children represents. It provides an introduction to these children, describes what is meant by “special needs” and what is required of an adoptive parent. It also explains how to get started in the adoption process and what resources and supports are available to help adoptive parents.

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Kinship care review report

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This report provides an overview of the kinship care program in Alberta and considers evidence-based leading practice and cross-jurisdictional comparisons, highlighting what is working well and... More ≫

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This report provides an overview of the kinship care program in Alberta and considers evidence-based leading practice and cross-jurisdictional comparisons, highlighting what is working well and providing recommendations for continued improvement.

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