$ 150.00 – 195.00.   See individual practitioner page for details.

No HST on Counselling provided by a Registered Social Worker.

In Canada, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has determined that Counselling  fees charged by a Registered Social Worker are HST exempt.

Additionally, any fees paid that are not reimbursed by a benefit plan may be claimed as a medical expense on your CRA return.

Most Employment Benefit packages include services from a Registered Social Worker. Please  check your Employee Benefit Plan.  If you are retired, your former benefit plan may still provide coverage.

Introductory Session (15 to 20 min) upon initial inquiry – NO FEE

This is an opportunity to learn about our services and ask questions.

Adoption Consultation: $250 + HST

Adoption Homestudy

Couple:          $3500.00 + HST

Single:            $3000.00 + HST

Adoption Homestudy Update: Range is approximately $1000.00 to $2000.00

NOTE:  Homestudy Updates are required as follows:

• When your homestudy report is 2 years old
• If there is a change of applicant circumstances (move, job, illness, marital status)
• For a change of recommendation – e.g. change to older child, or from single child to siblings, etc
• For a change in the type of adoption (e.g. private to international, international to domestic, private to public, or vice versa)

Birth Parent Counselling – $150 to $195/hr

Child Proposal & Presentation – $150/hr + HST

Post Placement Supervision & Report – $1500 + HST

International Post Adoption Visits & Report – $150/hr

Post Adoption Counselling – $150 to $195/hr

Adoption Reunion Counselling – $150 to $195/hr

Travel time – $50/hr

Mileage – CRA rate for 2023 is $0.68 per kilometre

Claiming Adoption Expenses:

• Adoption Expense Tax Credit:   You can claim certain adoption expenses on your income tax when an adoption order is issued.  The maximum claim per child stands at $17,131.00.  For details on eligible expenses and how to file, visit www.canada.ca.
• Your benefits plan may help to cover our fees as Registered Social Workers.  Check your Employee Benefit Program.