Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society is recognizing Adoption and Permanency Education Month by working to dispel misconceptions around the adoption process.
Executive Director Kristian Wilson emphasized that permanency extends beyond adoption and can involve various connections for children who can’t remain with their primary caregivers.
Addressing common misconceptions, Kristian highlighted the shift in approach. Unlike the past, today’s adoptions often involve open agreements with biological parents.
Wilson says that they need the support of the community going forward | Photo by: B. Shakyaver
Wilson also shed light on the evolving role of foster care in the community. Foster parents are now seen as a temporary support, providing stability while families work towards reunification, as opposed to a transition that always leads to adoption.
Although they’re always looking for more families that could foster or adopt, there are lots of other ways to get involved with Huron Perth Children’s Aid Society.
As Adoption and Permanency Education Month comes to a close, the Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society seeks to broaden awareness, showcasing the importance of building lasting connections for children in the community. For those interested in making a difference, avenues like fostering or volunteering offer tangible ways to contribute to the well-being of children and families in the region. You can get involved today – visit h-pcas.ca/
Written by: B. Shakyaver