Services

Adoption Services are provided by Tecla Jenniskens, M.S.W., RSW,  a Private Adoption Practitioner, approved and licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

The following services are available for prospective adoptive applicants:

  • Pre-adoption guidance for individuals and couples wishing to pursue adoption;
  • International, private domestic and child welfare adoption home studies for both relative and non-relative adoptions;
  • Liaison with adoption agencies, licensees and government bodies on behalf of adoptive applicants;
  • Review and consultation regarding child proposals for domestic or international adoptions;
  • Completion of post placement reports required by domestic and foreign governments;
  • Post adoption counselling.

These services are available for prospective birth parents:

  • Counselling and support for expecting parents in planning adoption;
  • Post placement counselling.