The Adoption Council of Ontario (ACO) is a non-profit charitable organization formed in 1987 by representatives of the adoption community. Our Board of Directors and general membership represent all aspects of adoption: birth parents, adoptees, adoptive parents, and adoption professionals from Ontario. Our adoption resource centre is supported through memberships, donations and program fees. Vision: To connect the voices of adoption in Ontario. Values: Supportive, Advocacy, Community, Diversity and Professionalism Mission: To be a professional organization that educates, supports, connects and advocates on behalf of those touched by adoption in Ontario, by providing information, programs and resources. Charitable number:  88897 5372 RR0001
Our Services	Adoption Information and Referral- ACO will assist you in finding services and resources Adoption Helpline- 1-877-ADOPT-20 How to Adopt Seminars Adoption Resource Library Adoption Round-up Newsletter Post Adoption Resource Map Ontario AdoptOntario- A program to support the adoption of children in CAS foster care who are available for adoption. Read our 2010 ACTION PLAN
Our Board of Directors	The ACO board of directors is made up of Adoption professionals, adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees.   To view our bylaws The ACO has board committees that support planning: Fund Development Committee Read terms of reference
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