Adoption and fostering
Caring for children who've known profound loss
A Focus Series
Thousands of children across Canada face the harsh daily reality of having no one in their life who is able to love them and care for them. If you’re considering adoption or offering foster care – or are wondering how you can support a family you know – this page provides some introductory articles and broadcasts.
We also have a comprehensive independent website that’s dedicated to issues related to caring for adopted children and children in foster care. Please check it out at WaitingToBelong.ca.
Considering adoption or fostering
Recommended resources:
A Call to Love: Preparing Your Heart and Soul for Adoption
Handbook on Thriving As an Adoptive Family
Wait No More: One Family's Amazing Adoption Journey
Understanding attachment issues in adoption
Recommended resources:
Caring for Kids From Hard Places by David and Jayne Schooler
The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family
The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment
Upside Down: Understanding and Supporting Attachment in Adoptive Families
Wounded Children, Healing Homes