MASON A.’S PROFILE Ages: Twelve | Ethnicity/Race: Lebanese/White I am known to be quite helpful to others because it truly makes me happy when those around me are happy […]
Author: Madison Lee
Chase | January 2023
CHASE’S PROFILE Age: Twelve | Ethnicity/Race: Canadian/White “He is one happy camper” is an expression that best describes Chase on the daily. Chase is one who shows his love […]
Xander & David | November 2022
XANDER & DAVID’S PROFILE Ages: Eight | Ethnicity/Race: Black/Carribean The smell of tall grass, drives down long winding roads and running through wide-open fields! To these two sweet boys, […]
Kyle C | November 2022
KYLE C’S PROFILE Age: Eleven | Ethnicity/Race: White Get your swimsuit on and turn up the music! This loving 11-year-old boy can be found splashing and dancing with a […]
Jackson | November 2022
JACKSON’S PROFILE Age: Eleven | Ethnicity/Race: Canadian/White Young Jackson is a BIG music lover. With his musical heart, it is not surprising that his favourite show is The Wiggles. Aside […]
A Message from the ACO on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
At the AGM of the Adoption Council of Ontario on Sept 29, 2021, we shared an apology with our Indigenous partners and all Indigenous people. Today we reflect, honour and […]
Self-care Story: “Take Care of You”
I had heard the advice around self-care,” you need to take care of yourself first or you wouldn’t be any good to the kids”. I had also heard the analogy of […]
Summer News 2022
SUMMER MIGHT BE COMING TO AN END BUT THERE IS EXCITING NEWS AT THE ACO! Happy Summer! We hope you are enjoying the sun with family and friends. The last […]
Supporting the Health and Wellness of Children and Youth
The ACO supports the health and well-being of children and youth who are adopted and provides them and their families with the ongoing support and connections they need. Resources for […]
Lesson from The Heart That Silence Built
“you’ve painted the walls of your house the colour of silence. when you did it, you handed me the roller and asked me to help and I didn’t think to […]