Adoption and Permanency Education Month takes place in November, and it is an opportunity to reflect on permanency for Ontario children, youth, families, and communities, as well as trends in child welfare.
The primary goal of child welfare agencies is to promote safety for children and youth in their families and communities. When it is not possible for children and youth to stay with their primary caregivers, child welfare agencies look to their families and communities for planning and placement options. Collaborative planning that engages and reflects the voices of children, youth, families, and communities is essential. Young people’s identity, their sense of belonging, and their overall well-being and best outcomes are supported through continuity of connections. Permanency is not only about the type of placement, but about the connections and relationships that sustain and support children and youth throughout their lives.
Adoption and Permanency Education Month Reflections – Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (oacas.org)