Adoption happens in many forms and is an amazing way to build a family. Frank the Fish was able to find his forever home, however, there are many children still seeking their forever family.

For more information on adoption, please visit: 

• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Canada - https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/canada/ 

• North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) - https://www.nacac.org/ 

• Adoption Council of Canada - https://www.adoption.ca/ 

• Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada - https://www.cafdn.org/ 

• Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services - https://www.ontario.ca/page/adoption 

• Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies - http://www.oacas.org/childrens-aid-child-protection/adoption/ 

• Adoption Council of Ontario - https://www.adoption.on.ca/ 

• AdoptOntario - https://www.adoptontario.ca/ 

*None of the above organizations were consulted in developing Frank the Fish Finds His Forever Home. This book was based on a combination of personal experience and fictional events. It is not intended as a guide for fish care or for adoption. The links above are intended to provide readers with additional information only.* 

Frank is a betta fish. Betta fish are also known as Betta Splendens, Siamese fighting fish, or labyrinth fish. They may be tiny and easy to purchase, but they come with great responsibility and have specific needs to ensure they have a wonderful life. For more information about these awesome little fish, please visit:

• BettaFish.org - https://bettafish.org/ 

• PetMD - https://www.petmd.com/fish/care/evr_fi_how-to-take-care-of-betta-fish 

In Book 2, Frank and Phoebe’s friendship has just begun but more adventures are sure to come! Friendship entails acceptance, affection, trust, reciprocity, shared experiences and memories. Two important organizations that support friendship and foster growth are Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada. Both organizations provide a safe environment for youth to challenge themselves, share adventures, build resiliency, experience a wide range of activities and find new friends.

For more information on their available programming, please visit:

• https://www.scouts.ca/

• https://www.girlguides.ca/

*None of the above organizations were consulted in developing "Frank the Fish Finds a Friend." This book was based on a combination of personal experience and fictional events. It is not intended as a guide for fish or snail care. The links above are intended to provide readers with additional information only.

Phoebe is a mystery snail which is a type of apple snail that is in the family of aquatic gastropods. They are a popular type of freshwater snail and even though they may be easy to purchase, they come with great responsibility and have specific needs to ensure they have a wonderful life.

For more information about these snails, please visit:

Aquarium Care Basics - https://www.aquariumcarebasics.com/ freshwater-snails/mystery-snail/

Happy Fish Care - https://www.happyfishcare.com/mystery-snail-care-guide/