Prince Edward Island Adoption Resources

Public Adoption
The Department of Health and Social Services handles the Adoption Program and the Director of Child Welfare authorizes adoptions.

Private Adoption
For independent adoption information call Adoption Services (902-368-6511)

for California

International Adoption
International Adoption Process

Open Adoptions
Open adoption is allowed. Information will not be given that will allow you to identify each other unless the involved parties agree to this. If both parties want to meet, this can be arranged through Post Adoption Services.

Search/Reunion
Adoption Registry is available. In all types of adoption, adoptees, birth parents, or other birth relatives can contact Post Adoption Services (368-6511) when the adoptee reaches the age of 18. Identifying information will not be given unless the involved parties agree to this. If both parties want to meet, this can be arranged through Post Adoption Services. For more general search help, see Canadian Search & Reunion Resources.

Miscellaneous Information
West Prince Adoption Support Group
Adoption Act(pdf)