Adoption and Embryo Program
Information and Outreach Services
Ongoing Support Services for Families
Our professional staff have extensive knowledge and expertise working with individuals, couples, and families in the areas of pregnancy, adoption and embryo donor/recipient services.
Beginnings recognizes that questions or issues related to any of our specialty service areas may arise. Staff are here to navigate open adoption and embryo donor/recipient questions, relationships and openness agreements.
Beginnings is available for questions from children created through third party reproduction. Children may have questions and, possibly, concerns as they mature and grow older. The Beginnings family can play a supporting role for children and their parents as needed.
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.