Widening the Circle of Support
We provide pre- and post-adoption support services, as well as support for all forms of permanency including legal guardianship, Person of Sufficient Interest (PSI), and kinship care.
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Growing home Campaign
Looking to Adopt
Are you exploring your options or ready to start the adoption process? We can help!
Birth Parent Support
Support and guidance for birth parents making an adoption plan or looking to reunite.
Adoptees
Those who have been adopted can access support, education and reunification information.
Resources & Education
Resources & referrals for all people at all stages of the adoption process.
Our New Name
We are happy to share that we have changed our name to “The Evermore Centre”. The word “evermore” is a synonym for “forever, always”, and it reflects our organization’s focus on fostering permanent homes that create well being & long term stability for children. Permanency is an expansive term, with many important factors. Our previous name, Adoption Support Centre of Saskatchewan, no longer represents the breadth of work we do to support all forms of permanency, including adoption, but also legal guardianship and kinship care.
News & Updates
The Evermore Centre Interviews Local Author Michele Hengen
Upcoming Events
Building Healthy Families: Post Adoption Support Group
October 13, 2022
The Evermore Centre and CFS Saskatoon are organizing a free virtual support group for parents who have grown their families through adoption or other forms of permanency such as PSIs or kinship care. This is a therapeutic and educational group for parents. Participants can share and learn from other participants who are facing similar experiences, issues and concerns. In this group, we offer a weekly check-in, parenting education, goal setting, and weekly homework. Join us for three sessions on October 13th, November 10th, and December 8th from 7:30-9:30pm via Zoom.
International Adoption Information Session
October 18, 2022
Families may choose international adoption for cultural or other reasons. Some individuals and/or families have spent time living in a specific country or wish to adopt a relative internationally. Join us over the lunch hour with Ministry of Social Services intercountry adoption worker, Stephanie Ross, to gain an understanding on the basics of International Adoption. Prospective adoptive parents or anyone curious about the International Adoption process are encouraged to join!
Youth Program
October 25, 2022
The Evermore Centre is excited to announce our new fall Youth Program! The program is open to youth who have been touched by adoption or another form of permanency. It will involve completing a life book, art therapy, crafts, healthy habits bingo game, age-appropriate information related to adoption and permanency, and other fun snacks and activities. The purpose of this program is to provide support in a safe environment, and develop a sense of not feeling alone. Caregivers are encouraged to stay and enjoy coffee and socialization in the main sitting area of our office during these scheduled meeting times.
Adoption Panel
November 02, 2022
The Evermore Centre is hosting an Adoption Panel! We have invited guest speakers from the Saskatchewan public to present part of their story in an Adoption Panel where community members can come and listen to the experiences and consider their own adoption journey. This may include the impacts of grief and loss, mental health, some of the realities or challenges that may occur for everyone impacted by adoption. This will be a hybrid event held at Alice Turner Library and virtually (Zoom).
Youth Program
November 08, 2022
The Evermore Centre is excited to announce our new fall Youth Program! The program is open to youth who have been touched by adoption or another form of permanency. It will involve completing a life book, art therapy, crafts, healthy habits bingo game, age-appropriate information related to adoption and permanency, and other fun snacks and activities. The purpose of this program is to provide support in a safe environment, and develop a sense of not feeling alone. Caregivers are encouraged to stay and enjoy coffee and socialization in the main sitting area of our office during these scheduled meeting times.
Building Healthy Families: Post Adoption Support Group
November 10, 2022
The Evermore Centre and CFS Saskatoon are organizing a free virtual support group for parents who have grown their families through adoption or other forms of permanency such as PSIs or kinship care. This is a therapeutic and educational group for parents. Participants can share and learn from other participants who are facing similar experiences, issues and concerns. In this group, we offer a weekly check-in, parenting education, goal setting, and weekly homework. Join us for three sessions on October 13th, November 10th, and December 8th from 7:30-9:30pm via Zoom.
Youth Program
November 22, 2022
The Evermore Centre is excited to announce our new fall Youth Program! The program is open to youth who have been touched by adoption or another form of permanency. It will involve completing a life book, art therapy, crafts, healthy habits bingo game, age-appropriate information related to adoption and permanency, and other fun snacks and activities. The purpose of this program is to provide support in a safe environment, and develop a sense of not feeling alone. Caregivers are encouraged to stay and enjoy coffee and socialization in the main sitting area of our office during these scheduled meeting times.
Support and Guidance for Raising your Indigenous Children
November 27, 2022
Are you raising an Indigenous child? In this workshop, well known diversity and inclusion consultant, Liz Duret, will explore the following: your child's need to learn about their culture and community as part of their identity, how to deal with racism, and the biases that we don't even know we have as white parents. This 3-hour workshop provides a safe space to share our fears as well as our hopes and expectations as parents so that our children can flourish and reach their full potential.
Youth Program
December 06, 2022
The Evermore Centre is excited to announce our new fall Youth Program! The program is open to youth who have been touched by adoption or another form of permanency. It will involve completing a life book, art therapy, crafts, healthy habits bingo game, age-appropriate information related to adoption and permanency, and other fun snacks and activities. The purpose of this program is to provide support in a safe environment, and develop a sense of not feeling alone. Caregivers are encouraged to stay and enjoy coffee and socialization in the main sitting area of our office during these scheduled meeting times.
Building Healthy Families: Post Adoption Support Group
December 08, 2022
The Evermore Centre and CFS Saskatoon are organizing a free virtual support group for parents who have grown their families through adoption or other forms of permanency such as PSIs or kinship care. This is a therapeutic and educational group for parents. Participants can share and learn from other participants who are facing similar experiences, issues and concerns. In this group, we offer a weekly check-in, parenting education, goal setting, and weekly homework. Join us for three sessions on October 13th, November 10th, and December 8th from 7:30-9:30pm via Zoom.
Considerations in Adoption
Adoption can be an exciting, meaningful experience, but it can also be a complicated process with many challenges through life stages. It is essential to take the time to explore the reality of this decision before following through.
Explore our resources and educational supports:
Cultural Awareness
Fostering your child's cultural identity is imperitive in building a positive sense of identity and well-being.
Attachment and Bonding
These are important topics when discussing adoption placements. Many children who are eligible for adoption through the domestic adoption program have experienced trauma.
What is adoption?
Adoption is the process through which a child becomes a legal, permanent part of a family through the application and approval of parental guardians.
Who can adopt a child or children?
- The applicant must be at least 18 years of age or over
- Single, married or common law with or without bio-children
- Any race or ethnicity
- Any gender identity or background
What are some of the requirements?
The applicant must be willing to:
- Participate in the DAO (Domestic Adoption Orientation) through The Evermore Centre
- Participate in PRIDE training (Parent Resource for Information Development & Education
- Participate in the MFA (Mutual Family Assessment/Home Study) process with a Ministry Adoption Worker
- Provide a current Criminal Record and Child Welfare Background check
- Provide basic needs and necessities to a child
How long does the adoption process take?
The length of time it takes to adopt a child varies and depends on a wide variety of factors. Applicants who are willing to support older children, sibling groups, or children with complex needs will be prioritized. First Nations and Métis families interested in adoption are prioritized as there is an ongoing need for Indigenous and Métis resource families.
What is the cost of adopting?
Domestic (Saskatchewan) adoptions are funded through the provincial government Ministry of Social Services. However, there are some small fees along the way, such as the fee for the Domestic Adoption Orientation (DAO) program we provide at The Evermore Centre.
Independent and international adoptions are not funded through the Ministry. Independent adoptions will incur Home study/PRIDE training and legal fees. In addition to the above, international adoptions will also incur costs such as agency fees, travel fees, immigration fees etc.
Who oversees all adoptions in Saskatchewan?
The Ministry of Social Services oversees all adoptions in Saskatchewan, including domestic, independent, and international. Learn more about the types of adoption.
What is the first step in applying to adopt a child in Saskatchewan?
The very first step in domestic adoption in the province of Saskatchewan is to receive an information e-package. Learn more about starting the process for domestic adoption.
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