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# Adoption Options

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Conceiving Dreams](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/conceiving-dreams/) - The 2026 Conceiving Dreams Dinner & Trivia Night is on Saturday November 7th at Canad Inns Polo Park. This exciting evening marks the kickoff to Adoption Awareness Month, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Get ready for a night full of fun, energy, and friendly rivalry as teams go head-to-head in a live,
- [Free Information Evenings](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/free-information-evenings/) - This session is the first step for those exploring the possibility of adopting. The information session has been developed to provide prospective adoptive parents with insight into private and intercountry adoption. The session will also provide information about the adoption process as well as information about our agency. The information session is approximately 2 hours,
- [Education Seminars](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/division-2-education-seminars/) - Adoption Options provides Education Seminars for those proceeding with an adoption application. Upcoming Education Seminars: November 22 & 23, 2025 April 18 & 19, 2026 October 3 & 4, 2026 To register for the education seminar you must have attended one of the free Information Sessions.
- [Adoption Workshops - Free](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/free-adoption-workshops/) - Throughout the year Adoption Options hosts free workshops on a range of adoption topics. The website will be update as workshops are added. TALKING TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT ADOPTION Andrea Dixon, HBSW RSW MA (Counselling Psychology) Psychotherapist & Registered Social Worker Monarch Child & Family Therapy Tuesday November 29, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- [A Note from a Birthfather](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/a-note-from-a-birthfather/) - I have thought a lot about what to say to you, the new parents of my son. My son is very special to me and it is the greatest thing that has ever happened in my life. I am really thankful that we could find two people perfect enough to raise him. We couldn't ask
- [A Letter from a Birthmother to her Birthson](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/271-2/) - How do you ever start a letter like this? Hello, hi, dear, to? I chose to start mine with, how amazing are your moms? I can still remember the day I met your moms, simple pure honest and genuine love, that’s what they brought into the room. I was the one who was honored to
- [Our Adoption Journey](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/our-adoption-journey/) - Our journey to adoption started as most others; we just wanted to have children. We have been blessed to know all 3 of our children from the earliest days in their lives. It never mattered to us who was adopted and who was biological; they are simply ours. We are watching them all grow (too
- [Feeling Hopeful](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/feeling-hopeful/) - “After we walked out of the doors from having our initial meeting with the Social Worker at AO, we felt a feeling of hope which no one else had been able to offer us before. A hope of having a family. Five years after that initial meeting, we received a call that changed our lives.
- [To My Birthson](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/to-my-birthson/) - How do you ever start a letter like this? Hello, hi, dear, to? I chose to start mine with, how amazing are your moms? I can still remember the day I met your moms, simple pure honest and genuine love, that’s what they brought into the room. I was the one who was honored to
- [Note from a Birthmother](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/note-from-a-birthmother/) - I would have made a very different choice if you weren't there to help me find the perfect parents for my perfect little girl.
- [From a Birthmother](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/from-a-birthmother/) - The Language of Friendship is not Words but Meaning. Just knowing your thoughts were with me, just knowing you were there if I called and you cared about how I am doing, made me feel special and helped me through many a difficult time. Thank you for everything you have done and the time you
- [That’s Me](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/thats-me/) - A Birthmother’s Poem The warmth you feel from the sunshine on a summer's day; That's me…giving you a hug. The breeze that brushes across your cheek as you play in the leaves; That's me…giving you a gentle kiss. The butterflies in your stomach on your first day of school; That's me…saying “I have faith in
- [Dear Lori, My Daughter](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/dear-lori-my-daughtersubmitted-by-susan-birthmother/) - Dear Lori, It is so hard for me to start this letter. Maybe I should say how hard it is for me to finish it instead because I have started at least fifty times. I do want you to understand and remember that every decision I've made concerning you was made out of love. It
- [Our Story](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/our-stories/) - "Our journey to adoption started as most others; we just wanted to have children. We have been blessed to know all 3 of our children from the earliest days in their lives. It never mattered to us who was adopted and who was biological; they are simply ours. We are watching them all grow (too
- [An Adoption Story](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/an-adoption-story/) - Share in the journey of a birthmother, an adoptive couple and their child.

## Pages

- [Home Page](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/)
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- [Staff & Board](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/who-we-are/staff-board/) - OUR STAFF: SPEAK TO A STAFF MEMBER Dawn Warkentin ~ Executive Director 204-774-0511 ext 202 dawn@adoptionoptions.mb.ca Andrea Phillips ~ Agency Administrator 204-774-0511 ext 200 andrea@adoptionoptions.mb.ca Tammy Nay~ Adoption Counsellor 204-774-0511 ext 204 tammy@adoptionoptions.mb.ca BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 2025 Andrea Dixon Colleen Woods Mark McCuspey Dan Piche Sarah Szalai
- [Donation](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/donation/) - Adoption Options is a registered charity (# 13323 1233 RR0001). Donation can be made by contacting Andrea Phillips at the office - 204-774-0511 ext 200 or andrea@adoptionoptions.mb.ca (tax receipts are issued for donations of $10 or more) or through the organizations listed below. Benevity (through employer) and United Way also has donor directed giving to
- [Contact Us](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/contact-us/) - Contact us by e-mail:
- [Intercountry Adoption](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-prospective-adoptive-parents/explore-options/inter-country-adoption/) - Pursuing Intercountry Adoption Intercountry Adoption In an intercountry adoption, Adoption Options acts as the local agency preparing all of the documents required to create the dossier. Adoption Options partners with facilitating agencies who provide the “in-country” portion of the adoption services. Initial Application Appointment At this appointment the agency’s policies and procedures will be explained
- [Private Adoption](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-prospective-adoptive-parents/explore-options/private-adoption/) - Private adoption is where birthparents choose the family to parent their child. Adoption Options works with both the birthparent(s) and prospective adoptive parent(s) throughout the process. Private adoptions are open which means there is full disclosure of identities. Initial Application Appointment At this appointment the agency’s policies and procedures will be explained and questions
- [Explore Options](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-prospective-adoptive-parents/explore-options/) - Private Adoption: Private adoption matches prospective adoptive parents with birthmothers who are seeking to place their babies for adoption in Manitoba. Private adoptions are open, which means full disclosure of identities. In private adoption birthmothers choose a family to parent their child. If you are selected, you will meet the birthmother, exchange information, and maintain
- [For Prospective Adoptive Parents](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-prospective-adoptive-parents/) - Is Adoption Right for You? Adoption Options believes that with information and education comes knowledge and the ability to make an informed decision. To help you make the decision that’s right for you and your family Adoption Options will: help you consider all of your options in a comfortable, confidential environment provide extensive education about
- [If You Are In Crisis](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-birth-parents/if-you-are-in-crisis/) - While Adoption Options has no association with the following resources, they may be of assistance to you. These resources are made available as a convenience, and do not imply endorsement. Crisis Counselling Resources
- [Explore Your Options](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-birth-parents/explore-your-options/) - Contact us if you’d like to explore your options: 204-774-0511 reception@adoptionoptions.mb.ca We will answer your questions, begin discussing your options and explain the adoption process. We will provide you with support in such areas as: Decision Making Our caring and dedicated adoption counsellors will work with you to identify your options and explore the pros
- [For Birth Parents](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-birth-parents/) - Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy? At Adoption Options we understand that an untimely pregnancy can be frightening and life-changing. Adoption Options believes that with information and education comes knowledge and the ability to make an informed decision. To help you make the decision that’s right for you, Adoption Options will: help you consider all
- [Who We Are](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/who-we-are/) - Adoption Options Adoption Options is a licensed, not-for-profit agency that facilitates domestic and international adoptions, and provides information, education and counselling to birthparents, adoptive families, adoptees, professionals and the public. As a licensed adoption agency we operate under the legislation of the Adoption Act of Manitoba. Our History Adoption Options Manitoba Inc. was incorporated in
- [From Birthparents](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/our-stories/from-birthparents/)
- [From Adoptive Parents](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/our-stories/from-adoptive-parents/)
- [Our Stories](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/our-stories/) - Thank you to the birthparents and adoptive familes for sharing their stories. If you would like to submit your story please email reception@adoptionoptions.mb.ca From Adoptive Parents From Birthparents
- [Resources](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/resources/) - While Adoption Options has no association with the following resources, they may be of assistance to you. These resources are made available as a convenience, and does not imply endorsement. Birthparent Resources While Adoption Options has no association with the following resources, they may be of assistance to you. These
- [Private Adoption FAQ's](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-prospective-adoptive-parents/explore-options/private-adoption-faqs/)
- [FAQs](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/faqs/)
- [Intercountry Adoption FAQs](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-prospective-adoptive-parents/explore-options/inter-country-faqs/)
- [Privacy Policy](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICY This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for www.aadoptionoptions.mb.ca. This privacy policy applies solely to information collected by this web site. It will notify you of the following: What personally identifiable information is collected from you through the web site, how it is used and with whom it may be shared; What choices are
- [Workshops & Events](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/workshops-events/) - **News List and a New UPCOMING EVENTS section will be on this page.**
- [Birth Parents FAQ's](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/for-birth-parents/birth-parents-faqs/)

## Categories

- [Workshop & Events](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/category/news-events/)
- [Our Stories](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/category/our-stories/)
- [From Birth Parents](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/category/from-birthparents/)
- [From Adoptive Parents](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/category/from-adoptive-parents/)
- [Free](http://adoptionoptions.mb.ca/category/free/)