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Adopt BC Kids
Last updated on March 21, 2025
Our new Adopt BC Kids streamlines the adoption process for families who are waiting to adopt a child or teen who has been in B.C. foster care, helping ensure that kids find the loving homes that they deserve, sooner.
Now, new families can view their application process, track what documents have been received and understand next steps. Once approved, prospective parents can browse the photos and videos of children and youth who are waiting to be adopted.
Adopting from Foster Care
A Mother's Perspective: Q&A Videos
What was the adoption process like?
How did adoption change your lives?
How is teen adoption unique?
What is the proudest adoption?
What was the home study process like?
What impact has adoption had on your kids?
Why is it important to consider teen adoption?
Let's Talk Adopting from Foster Care Video Series
The video series below highlights knowledgeable front-line workers who provide insight into different aspects of the adoption process.
Proposal Packages
Skills & Attributes
Support Needs
Youth Adoption
Homestudy
Transitions
Culture
Openness Agreements
Reach out to the Belonging Network
Reaching out to Belonging Network staff will put you in touch with other adoptive parents. They also offer education sessions on various topics and can connect you with outreach support staff.
Step 1: Apply to Adopt Online
Adopt BC Kids is a personalized hub that connects you to the tools and resources you'll need throughout the adoption process.
- To get access, you must sign-up for a Personal BCeID. Signing up for a personal BCeID will ensure that you have Secure access to this online government service. Please note you may need your birth certificate or other proof of Canadian citizenship for this process.
- Use your BCeID to access Adopt BC Kids and set up your personal profile.
Once you are inside Adopt BC Kids, you move through the adoption application stages. At different times during your application process, you'll gain access to different areas of the site, such as: child/teen social profiles with photo listings, matching events in your community, and more.
You can fill out the adoption application and save your work as you go. Once your application is submitted, you'll be provided with assistance to help you with the other items needed to fully complete your application (e.g. criminal record check, a medical reference, personal references etc...).
Step 2: The Adoption Education Program
At this stage of the process, you will be sent an invitation to attend the Adoption Education Program, which is offered in-person and online.
This program consists of a class-room based course or online of 12 learning modules. Some topics include:
- Grief & Loss Issues in Kids
- Effects of Trauma on Children & Teens
- Attachment
- The Difference Between Biological and Adoptive Parenting
In some communities, face-to-face classroom training is made available on evenings during workdays, and during the daytime on Saturdays and Sundays. Connect with the Belonging Network for more information or to enquire about options in your community.
Step 3: Homestudy
Homestudy is the final stage of the application process.
Please be aware that the Homestudy process is thorough and, because of this, takes some time to complete. In general, this stage requires a number of home visits by an adoption social worker and in-depth interviews with you, your spouse (if relevant) and any family members who live with you.
Step 4: Approval to Adopt
Once you and your family are approved to adopt the Matching Process begins. At this stage, adoption social workers work with you to find the ideal match for you and your family.
During this time, the adoption social worker will walk with you through the remaining steps until your new family is complete.
Adopt BC Kids - What You Need To Know
How to Sign Up for a Personal BCeID
A Personal BCeID account grants you secure access to online government services.
It is important that you review what is required for a Personal BCeID to ensure you have the correct ID documents to verify who you are to a ServiceBC staff member.