Request for Former Child in Care and/or Adoption Records

The Children’s Aid Society of Algoma provides Access to Information according to the provisions of Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and the Access to Adoption Records Act.

Please complete all sections of this form. If a section does not apply to you, please leave it blank. Note that incomplete Request for Records forms may result in delays.

You must attach one copy of valid government issued photo identification along with your request.

Please note, the written consent of any person age 16 years and older is required to release their information and must be included with your request. They can complete the Consent to Disclose Information form and you can attach it to your request.

A person with custody of a child under the age of 16 may request personal information of that child, subject to some exceptions. In some circumstances, you may be asked to provide documents confirming your authority to make the request in place of the child.