Information Seminars
for South African Adoption

    Are you a married couple considering the adoption of a child internationally? Come and be part of this seminar, to learn more about our Agency and our Adoption Program.  This is an Information day intended to help those of you who are deciding to begin an international adoption and also to help prepare those of you who have already begun the process. 

    Mission of TEARS (Ontario) has helped families make their way through the labyrinth of governmental requirements and regulations to arrive at successfully completing their adoptions. Join us as we explore the options available and the steps involved in bringing a beautiful new child into your family.

Note:  Participation in an Information Seminar presented by Mission of TEARS (Ontario) is now a prerequisite for any family looking to work with us in order to complete an adoption. 

    Mission of TEARS (Ontario) will provide a Certificate of Training for Policies and Procedures Specific to each families country of choice at the end of the seminar that they can present to their Adoption Practitioner for their homestudy as needed.

What You Will Learn:
• Who we are
• Specific information on parent requirements
• Insights into trans-racial adoptions
• Children available for inter-country adoption
• Policies and Procedures    
• 20 steps every family needs to follow
• The paperwork required
• What to expect in terms of timetable and costs
• Roadblocks you may encounter
• Travelling information and general information on adoption
Our Speakers:
Gordon Lewis, Director,
Mission of TEARS (Ontario)
    Under Gordon’s leadership, Mission of TEARS (Ontario) has pioneered and established adoption programs in many countries.  Gordon is well known for his adoption experience and his ability to present complicated adoption issues, making them interesting, understandable and memorable. 

 
TORONTO - This Seminar is Full

Date: May 29th
Location: Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites
                1250 Eglinton Avenue East,
                Toronto, ON
                M3C 1J3

*The Seminars run from 10:00am - 3:00pm