Child and Family Services - Post Adoption Services

AKA: Adoption Records

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Social Development and Seniors - AKA: Formerly Department of Social Development and Housing

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Provides post-adoption supports for adult adoptees, adoptive parents and birth parents that may include non-identifying and identifying information, health history, active searches, and registration on the Post Adoption registry. Services available vary by affected party. See website for details.

PEI has open adoption records which means that adoptees, 18 years or older, have the ability to access specific identifying information contained in their original birth registration, including their birth name and identify of their birth parents. Birth parents can access the name of their birth child once the child is 19 years old.

Parties involved in adoptions that were finalized before January 31, 2020 can file a disclosure veto that stops the release of identifying information.

Contact preferences for involved parties can also be filed.

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Description:	Provides post-adoption supports for adult adoptees, adoptive parents and birth parents that may include non-identifying and identifying information, health history, active searches, and registration on the Post Adoption registry. Services available vary by affected party. See website for details. PEI has open adoption records which means that adoptees, 18 years or older, have the ability to access specific identifying information contained in their original birth registration, including their birth name and identify of their birth parents. Birth parents can access the name of their birth child once the child is 19 years old. Parties involved in adoptions that were finalized before January 31, 2020 can file a disclosure veto that stops the release of identifying information. Contact preferences for involved parties can also be filed.
Eligibility:	Open to adults who were adopted as children, adoptive parents, birth parents, extended family, and significant others who were affected by an adoption that took place in PEI
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Call or email for information or to request an application form
Documents Required:	Government issued identification
Program Email:	adoption@gov.pe.ca
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-housing/post-adoption-services
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Child and Family Services - Main Office

161 St Peters Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5P7
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible * Elevator access * Ramps and wheelchair accessible doors throughout the building
October-May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June-September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/child-and-family
DeptSDS@gov.pe.ca

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