Adoption and Embryo Program
Information and Outreach Services
Information & Outreach Services for Social Service Professionals
Beginnings outreach services are dedicated to a child-centered approach, prioritizing access to crucial information and resources for individuals and families when they need it most. We offer education, training, clinical consultation, and support at no cost to community partners, agencies, pregnancy care centers, hospitals, clinics, medical professionals, and social workers throughout the province for our adoption services and across Canada for our Embryo Donor/Recipient Program.
If you have any questions or if your organization is interested in learning more, please feel free to reach out. We are here to help!
How Beginnings works with Service Providers
“Beginnings always does such great work and so I thought of you first when a new mom wanted to learn more about adoption for her baby”
~ Hospital Social worker making a referral regarding an urgent situation
“I thought the presentation went well and the staff found the information to be really helpful. For many people, it was new information, and I think that workers felt more equipped to be able to present open adoption as an option”
~ Counsellor feedback following an adoption workshop in the GTA
“It was a wonderful session and our staff and volunteers were grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the option of private adoption for some of our clients”
~ Pregnancy Resource Centre
“We appreciate how well Beginnings communicates with our clinic and how attentive they are to patients.”
~ Fertility Clinic
Beginnings Family Services
Educational Programs
Upcoming Seminars
Pregnancy Education
Baby Smarts
In 2009, Beginnings launched our Baby Smarts Program. Our agency has a long history of working with pregnant teens and young people who are parenting or exploring adoption and we wanted to offer a program that addressed many of the challenges they face. This program was initiated as a way of connecting with youth in high schools and youth group settings.
Adoption Education
PRIDE Training
PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) training has been required for all CAS adoptions since April 2007. For private domestic and international adoption, PRIDE is required for all adoptive applicants who started their home study after December 31, 2007.
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Have Questions?
FAQs
Beginnings understands that individuals and families who come to Beginnings for pregnancy and parenting support, adoption, and embryo donation services may need additional support along the way. They may also wish to explore ways to stay connected with others who share a similar journey. Beginnings support services offer connection, insight, education, and understanding in navigating the road ahead.
At Beginnings, our support programs are constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of the individuals and families we serve. For a comprehensive overview of the various support options available, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via phone or email. We’re here to help!
Birth parents and embryo donor parents can attend all programs at no cost to themselves. Adoptive parents and embryo recipients can attend for a fee for service.
Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE) is a comprehensive 27 hour training program that is now recognized as essential preparation for all prospective adoptive and foster parents. It is mandatory in the province of Ontario. It is completed in tandem with the Home Study process before adoptive applicants can adopt. It is offered at various times and locations in Ontario.
Beginnings knows how important it is to ensure service providers have access to clear information and resources as they support patients and clients. We are available to meet with medical staff, clinics, hospitals, social workers, and any other service provider who needs information about services and programs. We are available for situation specific consultations, as well as in person or virtual learning sessions. We also have comprehensive information packages, brochures, and video resources all available at no cost.