How To Adopt Child
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
If you are considering adoption, our service provides detailed information on the adoption process in your state, as well as information on overseas adoption. We can give 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 estimated costs and fees for the various adoption processes and information on international law and how this affects inter-country adoptions. We also present recommendations to ensure everything you do is above board and meets international law. Along with all this, we also send you contact details for agencies, support groups, and non-governmental organisations involved in the adoption process.
The adoption process generally follows this structure:
- Initial screening - Workshop, application and assessment - Allocation and placement - Post adoption order
The process for intercountry adoption can vary between countries but in many cases it follows this format;
- Enquiry - Education program - Application, assessment and approval - Home study, waiting and matching a child with you - Travel to meet and pick up your child - Supervision and application for your child to receive Australian citizenship - Completion – 1 year after receiving your child, both governments will finalise the adoption.
Our staff will provide you with the information you require in a format that is easy to read and understand. We aim to provide you with all of the information you require to assist you through the adoption process. We understand that the adoption process is a special time for families and that different families have different requirements. We are here to assist you regardless of your situation.
If you have any questions on How to Adopt a Child 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.