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Adoption

Adoption in Western Australia

Information if you are:

  • considering adopting a child
  • considering relinquishing a child for adoption, or
  • wanting to find out about a past adoption.

NEWS
Baby Bonus and Maternity Immunisation Allowance for Adoptive Parents (external link)
There are important changes to some families payments from 1 January 2009. If you are the parent of an adopted child, there are changes to Baby Bonus and Maternity Immunisation Allowance.

About adoption: 
What adoption is and what's involved.

Adopting a child: 
The steps involved, and the different types of adoption.
 
Relinquishing (giving up) a child for adoption:
Some birth parents feel it is best to offer their child for adoption. Find out what’s involved.
 
Finding out about a past adoption: People often want to find out about their past.
 
Adoption and the law: 
Each State and Territory is responsible for its own adoption legislation.
 
Support for those involved in adoption: Adoption Service can  help you with information, support and counselling related to adoption of a child.
 
Thinking about adopting a relative?   Overseas Relative Adoption fact sheet (PDF)
Relative Adoption fact sheet (PDF).