Overview
In 2023, the Alberta government announced a number of new adoption supports to make adoption more affordable for Alberta families.
Subsidy
Alberta’s government will provide a one-time $6,000 subsidy to help cover the costs of private adoption through licensed adoption agencies in Alberta. This subsidy is available to families with a household income less than $180,000 a year – reducing adoption costs by as much as 40% to 50% for adoptive families.
Adoption subsidy pre-screening
Adoptive families can apply for a one-time subsidy for private adoptions completed through a licensed agency in Alberta.
The subsidy is available to those who meet all of the following criteria:
- an adoptive parent or parents with a household income of less than $180,000 a year
- an adoptive parent or parents who completed an adoption in Alberta on or after April 1, 2023
- an adoptive parent or parents whose adoption was completed through an agency licensed in Alberta.
If you are interested in the application process, fill out the pre-screening form. The Adoption and Permanency Services team will contact you to discuss the formal application process.
Pre-screening contact form
Note: This pre-screening form is not an official application.
Adoption Tax Credit
The Provincial Adoption Expenses Tax Credit helps cover costs associated with local or international adoptions, such as adoption agency fees, court costs, expenses paid for a child’s immigration, travel and more. Eligible individuals may also claim a federal tax credit for their expenses. Albertans may review their eligibility for the provincial and federal tax credits with the Canada Revenue Agency.