Baby Adoption
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
Many families choose to adopt a baby over a child, particularly if the parent has yet to have other dependent children. This can enable the parents to bond with the child more easily and it can be easier for the child to to adjust.
Local adoption usually begins with an initial screening, which then moves onto a workshop. From there you file an application and are assessed, and move on to allocation and placement. The final stage is the post adoption order.
Adopting internationally is longer process because you need to be assessed by your state department and the country that you are adopting from. The adoption is usually finalised in the country that the child is from, however, with some countries it is not final until the Australian court has made an adoption order.
If you are considering adoption then we can provide;
Our service provides detailed information on the adoption process in your state, information on adopting a child from Australia, and information on inter-country adoption. We also share with you our recommendations on what you may need to do to meet the eligibility criteria of your local state adoption department and details on the eligibility criteria from countries that are open to adoption by Australian families. We give you estimated costs and fees for the various adoption processes as well as information on international law and how this affects inter-country adoptions, and recommendations to ensure everything you do is above board and meets international law. 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.
We understand that the adoption process is a special time for many families and that is why we want to offer our full support. We feel that the information that we can provide will greatly assist you through the adoption process.
If you have any questions on baby adoption 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.