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FAMILY LAW RESOURCES
The CBA Section of Family Law has over 10,000 lawyer, associate and law student members, dedicated to serving the field of family law in areas such as divorce, custody, military law, alternative families, elder law and children's law. This website provides information on issues as they affect professionals practicing in the field of family law.
Information about the Federal child support guidelines and enforcement.
PARENT RESOURCES
DivorceInCanada.ca is dedicated to presenting free information about getting a divorce in Canada. This is simply a resource for those who want to learn more about the law and procedures for getting a divorce in Canada. Please note that legal advice is not provided on this site.
A Department of Justice website which provides resources for Parenting After Divorce
Sponsored by Johnson’s Baby, this website is a resource for those who are considering getting pregnant, already pregnant or who have just had a child. It includes articles, forums and Ask The Expert sections.
A website, produced by The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, which provides families with reliable, current information about all areas influencing child health and family quality of life in a format that is easy to understand. In addition to information on child development, common health problems, and health care, the site also features complete guides to Pregnancy & Babies and Premature Babies.
A Canadian website with on pregnancy, birth and babies with a specific focus on resources in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal.
A free resource for Ontario parents which provides free information on best prices at local stores across Ontario on baby and toddler items, as well as breastfeeding help, local resources, government links, a parent forum and a whole lot more.
IMMIGRATION RESOURCES
This is the official Citizenship and Immigration Canada website with information and forms for potential immigrants as well as information for those who have already filed an application. This website also contains a directory of all CIC offices in Canada and abroad.
A website sponsored by a Canadian law firm, this site provides an FAQ and Resource section that may be useful to potential immigrants.
General information on Canada’s immigration program maintained by the Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center. This site also contains newsletters, blogs and forums.
FIRST NATIONS RESOURCES
The official website of the Assembly of First Nations, this website contains information on news, publications, employment, policies and events affecting First Nations citizens in Canada.
A website which provides information on Canadian First Nations for individuals conducting genealogical research.
A directory of Canadian First Nations.
TDR Online is the website of Tribal Data Resources, the pre-eminent provider of tribal enrollment software in North America. ProgenyES has a Heritage Component allowing First Nations to request DNA tests and upload results into their membership records.
Falmouth Institute
The Falmouth Institute is a leading provider of training seminars and conferences, consulting and publishing services dedicated solely to the issues impacting tribes today.
American Indian Report
This publication is a monthly news magazine providing in-depth coverage of the issues that impact Native Americans and their communities.
ADOPTION RESOURCES
Adoptive Families
Adoptive Families is a national adoption magazine which provides adoption information or families before, during, and after adoption.
Online adoption networking service. Whether you're hoping to adopt or considering adoption for your child, this site offers strategies, solutions and support.
A Citizenship and Immigration Canada website that deals with international adoption.
Joint Council on International Children’s Services
The JCICS is one of the oldest and largest child welfare organizations, with a focus on inter-country children’s services. With a mission to advocate on behalf of children in need of permanent, safe and loving families, Joint Council promotes ethical child welfare practices, strengthens professional standards and educates adoptive families, social service professionals and government representatives throughout the world.
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
The AAAA is an association of approximately 330 lawyers who practice, or have otherwise distinguished themselves, in the field of adoption law. This includes lawyers within Canada. The Academy promotes the reform of adoption laws, the promotion of ethical adoption practices, publishes a newsletter, holds annual meetings and hosts educational seminars.
Information for Birth Mothers and Adopting Families
Adoption.com helps adoptive parents make adoption dreams come true, assists adoptees and birthparents to find birth families and provides critical information to women facing crisis pregnancies.