Private Adoption
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
Private adoptions are common in America, however in Australia all adoptions are done through the public office and private adoptions are illegal. However, there are agencies, support groups, and non-governmental organisations that are involved in the process that can offer support. We can provide contact details for these agencies and much more.
There are a number of reasons why adoption is the chosen path for some people. Infertility is a major reason, with one in six couples affected. Another reason couples may want to adopt is to give a child from a poverty stricken country a better life. Adoption can be a long and complicated process so before you begin you may like advice on these procedures. 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. 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 Private 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.