Who We Are
The Children's Bridge is a licensed, non-profit, federally incorporated international adoption agency based in Ottawa, Ontario.
Our mission is to work in the best interests of the children we serve by delivering ethical, transparent, and sustainable inter-country adoption services
Our work is guided by a commitment to child-centred practice, transparency, accountability, and the long-term needs of children, adoptees, and families
Our Story
The Children's Bridge was federally incorporated in 1994 and has supported more than 4,500 families in adopting children internationally.
Over more than 30 years, the adoption landscape has changed significantly. Requirements have become more complex, children's needs have become more visible, and families require thoughtful preparation and sustained support. Through this change, The Children's Bridge has remained committed to ethical, transparent, and child-centred practice.
What We Do
The Children's Bridge provides professional adoption services to support families throughout the intercountry adoption process.
- Education and preparation for prospective adoptive parents.
- Information sessions and country-specific guidance.
- Program coordination across multiple countries.
- Documentation and regulatory guidance.
- Ongoing case management and family communication.
- AdopTALK and adoption learning.
- Post-adoption support and community connection.
Our Approach
Intercountry adoption today operates within a complex and evolving global environment. Children entering adoption pathways may have complex needs, and the systems that support them continue to change. Our approach reflects this reality.
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Child-centred and ethically grounded decision-making.
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Transparency and accountability
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Respect for the laws, processes, and cultures of the countries we work with
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Continuous improvement in how we support children and families
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A realistic understanding of adoption complexity and lifelong family needs
Meet Our Staff
Our staff team supports families through education, intake, program coordination, documentation, communication, and case management.
Jennifer Stairs
Lindsay Brown
Lenore Cork-Lemay