Adoption
The decision to place a child for adoption can be very emotional. It is a decision that impacts both the birth parent(s) and the child.
It is normal to feel many different emotions at this time. The decision to place a child for adoption could bring up many emotions ranging from relief to grief or loss.
The decision to place a child for adoption must be voluntary. Birth parent(s) wishing to place a child for adoption must be fully informed of what adoption means for both the birth parent(s) and the adopted child.
Process (click to expand) »Birth parent(s) can contact their local Children, Seniors, and Social Development (CSSD) intake social worker to discuss an adoption plan for the child. The CSSD social worker will take your information and offer an intake meeting to discuss your options, rights and alternatives to adoption as a birth parent. There are many different options in the process to place a child for adoption and the CSSD social worker will give you this information. Call 1-833-552-2368 for the CSSD intake line to discuss adoption. |
Rights (click to expand) »At the social worker meeting, the social worker will explain your right as the birth parent(s) to seek legal counsel. Legal counsel is the name for a person who is qualified to speak on legal matters. From there, your legal counsel will explain your rights in each of the different options to choose from when placing a child for adoption. |
Services related to this information:
- Children, Seniors and Social Development (CSSD) Intake Line – 1-833-552-2368
- Contact your Public Health Nurse.
- 811 HealthLine (Newfoundland & Labrador) – Call 811 or 1-888-709-2929 / TTY 1-888-709-3555
- 811 is free and confidential. 811 is available 24/7 and can provide support with mental health and addictions issues and more.
- Services formerly offered by the Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line are now offered by 811. Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who is also a trained crisis intervener.