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Beginnings Family Services

Beginnings provides counselling support, resources and adoption services across Ontario

Beginnings is licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to provide adoption services in Ontario. Beyond Ontario, we can provide adoption services on a case by case basis in provinces and territories that have provision for private adoption

11/24/2025

One week until Giving Tuesday! ❄️

Together, we’ll celebrate the beauty of giving. With each donation, a new snowflake will be added to our snow globe, symbolizing your care and support for expectant parents as they navigate one of the most meaningful and challenging times in their lives.

Mark your calendar and get ready to make a difference! ❄️

11/23/2025

The holidays are a season of light, warmth, and connection. For those waiting to grow their family through adoption, this time can feel full of anticipation and hope. 💛

We know the journey isn’t easy, but we hope that your holiday season is sprinkled with moments that lift your spirit; whether in laughter, traditions, or the simple glow of holiday lights.

Beginnings is here, walking alongside you and carrying hope with you into the new year. ✨

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11/21/2025

Ontario continues to focus on providing permanent homes for children in foster care, working to reduce temporary placements and promote long-term stability. Programs such as permanency funding, kinship care, and the Child Welfare Redesign help support lasting, nurturing homes.

Since the mid 1980s, Ontario has increasingly recognised and incorporated Indigenous children’s rights into the child welfare system, ensuring that adoption and child welfare practices respect the needs of Indigenous children and families.

Key initiatives within the child welfare system include: Customary Care. Placing Indigenous children with extended family or community members to maintain connections to their culture and traditions.

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11/19/2025

Adoption begins with loss. How do you hold space for both joy and grief in your adoption journey? 💚”

11/17/2025

From the 2000s to today, Ontario has seen a shift toward open adoptions, where birth parents and adoptive families can maintain contact. ✨

This approach promotes transparency, ongoing relationships, and stronger connections, reflecting a modern understanding of identity, family, and support.

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11/15/2025

In 2005, Ontario passed the Adoption Information Disclosure Act, marking a major milestone in the history of adoption. ⚖️

For the first time, this law allowed adult adoptees and birth parents to access identifying information, opening the door to greater connection and understanding.

Initially, the Act did not include a universal disclosure veto, which led to legal challenges. Following a court ruling, the Ontario government amended the legislation to include this protection, helping to balance the rights of adoptees and birth parents.

This moment represented a significant step toward openness, transparency, and healing in the adoption community.

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11/14/2025

What does ‘Adopt Ready’ mean? 💜🏡

As part of National Adoption Awareness Month, we want to shine a light on the behind-the-scenes process of what it takes for a family to become Adopt Ready. It’s a journey of preparation, learning, and dedication—all to create safe, loving homes.

Being Adopt Ready means a family has:
✅ Completed PRIDE training
✅ Finished a home study along with all supporting documents

Once Adopt Ready, families are eligible to apply to adopt with a licensed adoption agency.

11/12/2025

In the 1970s, adoption in Ontario and across much of North America began to change as the Adoption Reunion Movement emerged. This movement was led by adult adoptees, birth parents, and supportive adoptive families who sought to challenge the long-standing culture of secrecy in adoption.

For many, closed adoption left feelings of isolation, loss, and unanswered questions about identity and belonging. The movement called for greater openness and understanding, advocating for:

✨ Access to birth records
✨ Openness in adoption
✨ Support networks for reunions

This powerful shift began to reshape adoption practices, highlighting the importance of identity, connection, and choice, values that continue to guide adoption conversations today.

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11/11/2025

🍁On this Remembrance Day, we honour and remember the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Let us take a moment to reflect on their legacy and express our gratitude. 🌺

11/10/2025

🌍💙A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating World Adoption Day! Together, we raised awareness, shared love, and honoured the beautiful journeys that adoption brings into so many lives!🌍💙

11/09/2025

Today, our hands and hearts join thousands around the world in celebrating .

Each smile represents connection, compassion, and the families built through love. 💚😊

11/08/2025

Join us tomorrow, November 9th, as hundreds of ambassadors and families come together to honour adoption!

✨ Draw a smiley face on your hand, share your story, and celebrate with us! ✨

Address

1 Young Street/Suite 520
Hamilton, ON
L8N1T8

Telephone

+18775286665

Website

http://www.beginnings.ca/

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