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Introducing The Stoplight Approach
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

We are very pleased to feature a brief interview with the founder of The Stoplight Approach, a...

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Adoption funding resources
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Adoptions can be very expensive and some families may find the costs prohibitive. The...

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Secular online resources
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

While not operating from a Christian perspective, several organizations – many of which...

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Christian online adoption resources
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Various Christian organizations* provide online resources and guidance about becoming an...

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Canadian Christian adoption agencies
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Canada is home to two licensed Christian adoption agencies. These agencies* provide services,...

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Adoption and your extended family
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Julianna nervously walks down the stairs from the arrivals level to the baggage claim with her...

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Personal growth through adoption
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Back in 1987, Dr. James Dobson wrote the bestseller Parenting Isn’t for Cowards....

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Building a support system
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

As you pursue adoption, you may find that not everyone in your relationship circles supports...

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Helpful resources for adoptive families
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Focus on the Family Canada’s counsellors are frequently...

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Adoption self-assessment
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

We are convinced that not everyone who hears the call to care for children in need should adopt....

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Why is adoption so expensive? Or is it?
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

People who may be interested in adoption often do not take...

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Who are Canada’s waiting children?
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Not long ago, someone called our office to express their intention to begin an orphanage in...

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Public adoption in Canada
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Public adoption involves adopting children who are in the care of a provincial child welfare...

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Private adoption in Canada
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

In Canada, private adoptions are administrated by the provinces. This type of adoption...

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International adoption for Canadians
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

In addition to public and private adoptions, a third option for adoption in Canada is...

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Post-adoption depression
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

It’s very important to be aware that some parents (usually moms) experience what has...

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Government adoption agencies in Canada
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Alberta – Children and Family Services: Adoption Services...

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How to prepare for your home assessment
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

For families considering adopting a child, one of the most...

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Becoming a family
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

For most of us, being part of a family is something we seldom reflect on. Our role in our family...

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Navigating the adoption process
Written by Focus on the Family Canada staff

Whether you adopt privately, publically or internationally, many aspects of the adoption process...