Adoption Victoria
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
For most people, children really are the most important thing in the world, and the care, love and commitment that raising a child requires is both an obligation and a privilege. In Victoria there are about 20 babies that are given up for adoption and another 65 infants and children placed in permanent care as well as around 70 children adopted from other countries each year. In Australia, the only way you can adopt is by being assessed and approved by state authorities. This is to ensure the protection of the child and the birth parents.
If you are considering adoption we can provide information on adopting a child from within or outside of Australia and can share with you our recommendations on what you may need to do to meet the eligibility criteria of your local state adoption department. We also have details on the eligibility criteria from countries that are open to adoption by Australian families and can give you estimated costs and fees for the various adoption processes. You will also need information on international law and how this affects inter-country adoptions if that is what you are considering. We provide you with information regarding alternative options, as well as details on single parent and gay or lesbian household adoptions. Along with that information, we also include contact details for agencies, support groups and non-governmental organisations involved in the adoption process.
If you have any questions on adoption Victoria or about other issues involved with adoption, please fill in the form on our services page.
If you have any questions on Adoption Australia or about other issues involved with adoption, please fill in the form on our services page.