It takes a village!

Caring for children and youth can be challenging at times. Who better to talk with than someone who has gone through it or is going through it? You are NOT ALONE!
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​Children and Youth have struggles too! Support is out there. You are NOT ALONE!

​For Children/Youth

Kids Help Phone
Call, Text, or Chat
Providing online and telephone counselling and support in English and French to children and youth across Canada. Also provides information on how to access community support services for youth!
Toll Free: 1-800-668-6868

Youth Network and Kids Sessions - Adoption Council of Ontario
Virtual groups to connect and hangout with others with similar backgrounds for children and youth aged 3-7, 8-11, 12-15, &16+ Offers a safe, fun, and interactive environment for children/youth to meet by playing games, arts and crafts, and building on their social connections. If someone wants to talk adoption/permanency, they can, as the leaders are qualified to facilitate this type of discussion.
Email: [email protected]
Helpline: 416-482-0021 ext 2994
Toll Free: 1-877-ADOPT-20

​For Parents/Caregivers  

The Adoption Council of Ontario
​A non-profit organization that educates the community about adoption, connects families and children, supports them on their lifelong journey, and advocates for all those touched by adoption.
For prospective adoptive, foster, kinship, and customary care parents, children, youth, and their families.
Helpline: 416-482-0021 ext 2994
Toll Free: 1-877-ADOPT-20

Adopt4Life
​Ontario’s Association for kin, customary care, and adoptive parents and caregivers, is a community of people with lived experience that strengthens and empowers parents and caregivers to achieve permanency for children so that they reach their full potential. We believe all adoptive, kinship and customary care parents and caregivers have a right to advocacy, support and guidance throughout their lifelong journey.
Email: [email protected]
Toll Free: 1-888-274-6222