Cross-Regional ARE 2026

Registration is now open for the Cross-Regional Adoption Resource Event (ARE)!

This Cross-Regional ARE is focused on creating permanency for children and youth who reside in the Southwestern & Grand River Zone regions by connecting them with prospective adoptive parents. This event will be delivered online on our D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS). The event will be available online and on-demand from November 30 – December 14, 2026. We look forward to welcoming you and creating opportunities for meaningful connection, discussions, and community support. Register below!

Event Overview

Platform: Online D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) Event – details to follow
Spotlighting: Children and youth residing in the Southwestern & Grand River Zone regions
Inviting: Prospective adoptive parents who are AdoptReady, in the process, or considering adoption
(Note: if you are new to adoption, please contact: Centralized Adoption Intake Services). 

Prospective adoptive parents who register for this event must reside in the either the Southwestern or Grand River Zone region and within the jurisdiction of one of the following CAS’ (Bruce-Grey, Linck, London-Middlesex, Oxford, St. Thomas & Elgin, Huron-Perth, Sarnia-Lambton, Windsor-Essex, Grand Erie, Halton, Hamilton, Catholic Hamilton, Guelph, Niagara OR Waterloo). Out of region registration requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 27th, 2026 at 12:00PM

Education & Resources

We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful Adoption Resource Event (ARE) profiling children and youth from the Southwestern & Grand River Zone regions. More information regarding the educational presentation and resources available will be provided soon.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions about the upcoming Cross-Regional ARE, please connect with us at [email protected]. 

Warmly,

The ARE & AdoptOntario Team