Adoptive parents must periodically submit progress reports detailing how their adopted child is doing in his/her new home, in accordance with criteria established by the child’s country of origin. Compliance with this requirement is crucial.

The frequency and number of progress reports vary with country of origin requirements. In some cases, the reports must be written by a social worker or psychologist—either one appointed by a youth center or working in private practice, depending on the country. In other cases, adoptive parents write the reports. The certified organization ensures reports are prepared and sent in keeping with country of origin specifications.

Adoptive parents who undertake adoption procedures without going through a certified organization under the Order respecting the adoption without a certified body of a child domiciled outside Québec by a person domiciled in Québec must also produce and send progress reports on the adopted child in the form, at the intervals, and within the time determined by the child's country of origin. Copies of these reports must be filed with Secrétariat à l’adoption internationale.

Armenia

One progress report six months after the child's arrival, a second report six months after and the last report two years after his arrival (three reports).

Reports must be written by the adoptive parents and sent to the certified organization, which will then pass them on to Armenian authorities. An example is furnished by the certified organization.

Cambodia

One progress report per year until the adopted child reaches the age of majority (up to 18 reports).

Reports must be written by the adoptive parents and sent to the certified organization, which will then pass them on to Cambodian authorities. Photos of the child and his/her parents must also be enclosed.

China

One progress report one month after the child’s arrival and the others, six months, one year, two years, three years and five years afger the child's arrival (six reports).

The reports should be written by a social worker or psychologist appointed by the Director of Youth Protection. The reports should be sent to the certified body which will then translate and pass them on to chinese. authorities.

Colombia

One progress report three months after the adoption of the child and three others at six-month intervals.

The reports must be written by a social worker or psychologist in private practice and be accompanied by photos of the adopted child and his/her parents. Once translated into Spanish, they must be sent to the certified organization, which will pass them on to Colombian authorities.

Dominican Republic

A report every six months until the child becomes a Canadian citizen.

The report must be written by a social worker or psychologist in private practice. It must be written in or translated into Spanish and sent to Domican authorities through the certified organization

Haiti

A single report six months to one year after the child’s arrival.

The report must be written by a social worker or psychologist in private practice. It must be written in or translated into French and sent to Haitian authorities through the certified organization.

Honduras

A report every three months during the first year after the child’s arrival, every six months the second year, and then once every year until the child reaches the age of majority (up to 20 reports).

The reports must be written by the adoptive parents using a form supplied by the certified organization, and must be accompanied by photos of the adopted child and his/her parents. They must be translated into Spanish and sent to Honduran authorities through the certified organization.

Kazakhstan

One report six months after the child’s arrival, then one report every year until the child reaches the age of majority (up to 18 reports).

The first report (six months after the child's arrival) and the second (on year after the child's arrival) must be written by a social worker or psychologist appointed by the Director of Youth Protection. The others may be written by the adoptive parents. They must be accompanied by photos, translated into Kazakh, and sent to Kazakh authorities by the certified organization.

Kyrgyz Republic

A report every six months during the first three years after the child’s arrival, and an annual report until the child turns 14.

The reports must be written by a social worker in private practice, then translated into Kyrgyz and sent to the Kyrgyz Republic by the certified organization.

Mali

One report every sith months during the first three years after child's arrival, and an annual report until the child turns 14.

The reports may be written by the adoptive parents. Reports should be written in or translated into French and sent to Malian authorities by the certified organization. They must also contain information on the health status of the adopted child.

Niger

One progress report per year the first five years after the child’s arrival.

Reports must be written by the adoptive parents (for more information about the reports, contact the certified organization) and sent to the certified organization, which will then pass them on to Nigerian authorities. Photos of the child and his/her parents must also be enclosed. 

Philippines

A report every two months after the child’s arrival until the issue of the Québec adoption order.

The reports must be written by a social worker or psychologist in private practice, translated into English, and sent to Philippine authorities by the certified organization prior to the issue of the adoption order. Photos of the child and his/her parents must also be enclosed.

Russia

Two reports during the first year following the arrival of the child and on per year during the two following years. 

The reports must be written by a social worker or psychologist in private practice. They must be translated into Russian and certified at the consulate general of the Russian Federation, then sent by the certified organization to Russian authorities. Photos of the child and his/her parents must be enclosed.

South Korea

At least two reports up until the issue of the Québec adoption order, the first one two months after the child’s arrival, and then every six months until the adoption order.

The reports must be written by a social worker or psychologist in private practice and accompanied by photos of the adopted child and his/her parents. Once translated into Korean, they must be sent to the certified organization, which will pass them on to Korean authorities.

Taiwan

Four reports at least. During the year after the child’s arrival, one report after the fisrt month, another after three months, six months and twelve months. After, a report per year until the child reaches school age, and often until the child turns 14 and maybe the next years. Additional reports may be requested by the biological parents, often the mother. In these cases, the certified organization acts as a go-between.

The reports must be written by a social worker or psychologist until the adoption order is recognized. After this, the reports may be written by the adoptive parents. The reports must be accompanied by photos of the child and his/her adopted family, translated into English, then sent to Taiwanese authorities by the certified organization.

Thailand

A report every two months for six months (three to six reports)from the child’s arrival until final approval of the adoption order by Thailand. The Department of Social Development and Welfare reserves the right to require additional reports.

The reports must be written by a social worker or psychologist in private practice. They must be accompanied by photos of the child and his/her parents, translated into English, then sent to Thai authorities by the certified organization.

Ukraine

One report per year for the first three years and one report each three years until the child reaches the age of majority (18 years).

The reports must be written by the adoptive parents in French or in English. They must be accompanied by photos of the child and his/her parents and sent to Ukrainian authorities by the certified organization.

Vietnam

Two reports per year for the first three years and one report per year until the child reaches the age of majority (up to 18 reports).

The reports may be written by the adoptive parents and must be accompanied by photos of the child and his/her parents. Once translated, they are sent to Vietnamese authorities by the certified organization.