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Adoption Disclosure Request


ADOPTION DISCLOSURE REQUEST

To receive your Non-Identifying Information

If you wish to receive information from your file, complete the Request for Non-Identifying Information section. Your request will typically be processed within a thirty-day period. However, that time frame begins only after the Society receives a completed application (including proof of identification) and clarification from you as to what information you are seeking. In most cases, you will receive a copy of your file. However, all the identifying information will be redacted, as per the current adoption disclosure legislation. If it is not practical to redact a copy of your file, the Society will provide you with a summary of the involvement.

To update your file for future disclosure to a birth relative

If you wish to update your file for the purpose of disclosure, complete the Updated Social History Information section. The Society will file your updated information, which can be shared (in non-identifying format) with your birth relative if/when they contact the Society for Adoption Disclosure services. The Society does not have the authority to “reach out” to your birth relative and cannot share the updated information unless contacted by your birth relative.

A copy of your identification (i.e. birth certificate, health card, driver’s license) will be required for verification purposes.

You may wish to visit Service Ontario at https://www.ontario.ca/page/search-adoption-records for more information about adoption disclosure legislation.

Please contact the Adoption Disclosure Department at 519-252-1171 ext 3724 or by email at AdoptionDisclosure@wecas.on.ca if you have any questions.

  • APPLICANT DETAILS

  • dd/mm/yyyy
  • If no middle name enter spaces into the box
  • dd/mm/yyyy
  • If applying as a birth relative, indicate your relationship to the adoptee
  • To proceed with the request, a copy of photo identification must be provided to confirm your identity. Indicate which method proof will be provided.
  • FAMILY INFORMATION

    Please complete the name and birthdate details for family members to the best of your knowledge.
    This information assists in locating your records.
    If you do not know the names type "unknown" in each box, if you do not know birthdate leave the box blank

  • Enter "Unknown" if not known
  • dd/mm/yyyy
  • Enter "Unknown" if not known
  • dd/mm/yyyy
  • Enter "Unknown" if not known
  • dd/mm/yyyy
  • Enter "Unknown" if not known
  • dd/mm/yyyy
  • Enter "Unknown" if not known
  • dd/mm/yyyy
  • Enter "Unknown" if not known
  • dd/mm/yyyy
  • If you wish to provide an update for the file, click "I am providing an update to the file" to complete the “Updated Social History" section. This will be kept on file and then shared with any birth relative if/when they request Adoption Disclosure from WECAS. Your contact information will be redacted prior to sharing. Keep in mind, the Society does not have the authority to “reach out” to your birth relative and cannot share the updated information unless we are contacted by your birth relative.
  • CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF NON-IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

  • REQUEST FOR NON-IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

  • CONSENT FOR UPDATED SOCIAL HISTORY INFORMATION

  • UPDATED SOCIAL HISTORY INFORMATION

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1671 Riverside Dr. E. • Windsor, ON N8Y 5B5 • 519-252-1171 • info@wecas.on.ca

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