January 2021

You read that right - today the ACO is announcing our very own giving day to celebrate the end of Adoption Awareness Month and explore the Galaxy of Adoption.

Today, would you support families on adoption and permanency journeys by making a donation today?

As a community supporter, you know that these journeys are unique and often, challenging.

Over the month of November, we heard from those in the adoption galaxy that often feel their voices are not heard. We heard adult adoptees tell us that sometimes they do not feel listened to, that their true experiences are not listened to. We heard birth and original parents tell us that they often were and felt invisible. It’s clear that so many of us from this community often feel like the world doesn’t "get it." Which is why today, we’re very excited to announce our Galaxy of Adoption video.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO GIVE

Families and their youth/children need wrap around support from adoption competent professionals, education, and supportive communities. Families and individuals interested on starting the journey need somewhere to go to learn more about adoption system in Ontario. Original families and adult adoptees, who are so often underserved need support and resources as well.

These are a few of many reasons that the Adoption Council of Ontario exists. With your support, we can work towards an Ontario where everyone in the galaxy of adoption is seen, heard, understood and supported.

With your donation we will:

SPREAD THE NEWS ABOUT THIS NEW VIDEO

Would you forward this email to a friend, loved one or colleague who might be interested learning more about the galaxy of adoption? We need your help in getting the word out, and expanding people’s views and understanding of adoption.