Adoption of a Child - Revision history

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Step 1. Application to adopt

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	* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)		* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)

	After submitting the application, the applicant ''must'' take adoption training, such as [https://belongingnetwork.com/resources-education/leap/ this course from ~~the~~ Belonging Network].		After submitting the application, the applicant ''must'' take adoption training, such as [https://belongingnetwork.com/resources-education/leap/ this course from Belonging Network].

	===Step 2. Homestudy===		===Step 2. Homestudy===

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Step 1. Application to adopt

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	* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)		* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)

	After submitting the application, the applicant ''must'' take adoption training, such as [https://belongingnetwork.com/resources-education/leap/ this ~~one~~ from the Belonging Network].		After submitting the application, the applicant ''must'' take adoption training, such as [https://belongingnetwork.com/resources-education/leap/ this course from the Belonging Network].

	===Step 2. Homestudy===		===Step 2. Homestudy===

Drew Jackson: /* Step 1. Application to adopt */

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Step 1. Application to adopt

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	* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)		* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)

	After submitting the application, the applicant ''must'' take adoption training, such as ~~the~~ [https://belongingnetwork.com/resources-education/leap/ ~~Adoption Education Program Online~~].		After submitting the application, the applicant ''must'' take adoption training, such as [https://belongingnetwork.com/resources-education/leap/ this one from the Belonging Network].

	===Step 2. Homestudy===		===Step 2. Homestudy===

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With more information

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	* [http://adopt.gov.bc.ca/ Visit website]		* [http://adopt.gov.bc.ca/ Visit website]

	The '''Belonging ~~network~~''' supports the adoption community at all ages and stages through education, counselling, and advocacy.		The '''Belonging Network''' supports the adoption community at all ages and stages through education, counselling, and advocacy.

	* Call 1-877-236-7807 (toll-free)		* Call 1-877-236-7807 (toll-free)

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With more information

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	* [http://adopt.gov.bc.ca/ Visit website]		* [http://adopt.gov.bc.ca/ Visit website]

	The '''~~Adoptive Families Association of BC~~''' supports the adoption community at all ages and stages through education, counselling, and advocacy.		The '''Belonging network''' supports the adoption community at all ages and stages through education, counselling, and advocacy.

	* Call 1-877-236-7807 (toll-free)		* Call 1-877-236-7807 (toll-free)
	* [~~http~~://~~bcadoption~~.com/ Visit website]		* [https://belongingnetwork.com/ Visit website]

	The '''BC Supreme Court''' has a [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/Supreme%20Court%20Document%20Packages/Adoption%20Package.docx package of information and forms on their website]. People who are representing themselves can use the package to make a basic adoption application.		The '''BC Supreme Court''' has a [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/Supreme%20Court%20Document%20Packages/Adoption%20Package.docx package of information and forms on their website]. People who are representing themselves can use the package to make a basic adoption application.

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Step 1. Application to adopt

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	===Step 1. Application to adopt===		===Step 1. Application to adopt===
	The adoption process begins with an [https://~~www.bcadoption~~.com/~~node~~/~~567~~ application to adopt]. An [~~http~~://~~www.bcadoption~~.com/agencies adoption representative] (such as a licensed adoption agency or the Ministry of Children and Family Development) then reviews the application. They:		The adoption process begins with an [https://belongingnetwork.com/adoption-permanency/adoption/adoption-step-by-step/ application to adopt]. An [https://belongingnetwork.com/adoption-permanency/adoption/adoption-agencies/ adoption representative] (such as a licensed adoption agency or the Ministry of Children and Family Development) then reviews the application. They:

	* check references		* check references
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	* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)		* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)

	After submitting the application, the applicant ''must'' take adoption training, such as the [https://~~www.bcadoption~~.com/~~adoption~~-education~~-program-online~~ Adoption Education Program Online].		After submitting the application, the applicant ''must'' take adoption training, such as the [https://belongingnetwork.com/resources-education/leap/ Adoption Education Program Online].

	===Step 2. Homestudy===		===Step 2. Homestudy===

Elena Renderos: /* Who handles adoptions in BC */

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Who handles adoptions in BC

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	Only the BC government, or an agency licensed by it, can handle an adoption in BC. [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/children-and-family-development The Ministry of Children & Family Development] helps with the adoption of BC children living in foster care.		Only the BC government, or an agency licensed by it, can handle an adoption in BC. [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/children-and-family-development The Ministry of Children & Family Development] helps with the adoption of BC children living in foster care.

	[https://~~www.bcadoption~~.com/adoption-agencies Adoption agencies licensed by the BC government] handle various types of adoptions. A licensed adoption agency must be involved before adoptive parents receive the child. This is true even for a direct placement, where the birth parents choose the adoptive parents.		[https://belongingnetwork.com/adoption-permanency/adoption/adoption-agencies/ Adoption agencies licensed by the BC government] handle various types of adoptions. A licensed adoption agency must be involved before adoptive parents receive the child. This is true even for a direct placement, where the birth parents choose the adoptive parents.

	===It’s illegal to pay or accept payment for an adoption ===		===It’s illegal to pay or accept payment for an adoption ===

Elena Renderos: /* The process to adopt a child */

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The process to adopt a child

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	* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)		* complete a prior contact search through the ministry (including similar searches in any other jurisdiction the applicant has lived in)

	After submitting the application, the applicant must take adoption training, such as the [https://www.bcadoption.com/adoption-education-program-online Adoption Education Program Online].		After submitting the application, the applicant ''must'' take adoption training, such as the [https://www.bcadoption.com/adoption-education-program-online Adoption Education Program Online].

	===Step 2. Homestudy===		===Step 2. Homestudy===

Elena Renderos: /* Can a birth parent choose an open adoption? */

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Can a birth parent choose an open adoption?

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	===Can a birth parent choose an open adoption?===		===Can a birth parent choose an open adoption?===
	Yes, the birth parents and adoptive parents can choose to stay in touch with each other after a child is adopted. Before an adoption order is made, the birth parents and adoptive parents can agree on how much and what type of ongoing communication or contact they want going forward. If an agreement isn’t made before the adoption order, they can register with the post-adoption openness registry. [~~https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/adoption-registries/~~ Our information on adoption registries has more on open adoptions].		Yes, the birth parents and adoptive parents can choose to stay in touch with each other after a child is adopted. Before an adoption order is made, the birth parents and adoptive parents can agree on how much and what type of ongoing communication or contact they want going forward. If an agreement isn’t made before the adoption order, they can register with the post-adoption openness registry. [[Adoption_Registries\|Our information on adoption registries has more on open adoptions]].

	===What if I want to adopt a child from another country?===		===What if I want to adopt a child from another country?===

Elena Renderos: /* What you should know */

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What you should know

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	The Ministry of Children & Family Development doesn’t charge people to adopt a child in care.		The Ministry of Children & Family Development doesn’t charge people to adopt a child in care.

	~~==== If the mother or father change their mind ====~~

	~~A person who consented to their child's adoption may revoke their consent (cancel it) before the child is placed for adoption.~~

	~~As well, the birth mother may revoke her consent to the adoption within 30 days of the child’s birth — even if the child has already been placed for adoption.~~

	~~A child who has consented to their adoption has until the adoption order is granted to revoke their consent.~~

	~~The revocation must be in writing and delivered to the adoption agency or the BC director of adoptions.~~

	===Who must consent to an adoption===		===Who must consent to an adoption===