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Adoption

Welcome to the homepage for Adoption in Western Australia.

These pages can give you much of the information you need if you are:

  • considering adopting a child
  • considering relinquishing a child for adoption, or
  • wanting to find out about an adoption that occurred in the past.

The index below can help you navigate your way through this site.

About adoption: Find out what adoption is and what is involved.

Adopting a child: How to adopt a child. There are a number of different types of adoption and steps to complete.
 
Relinquishing a child for adoption: Some birth parents feel it is best if they offer their child for adoption. Find out what’s involved in relinquishing (giving up) a child for adoption.
 
Finding out about a past adoption: People who have been involved in an adoption often want to find out about their past. Find out how this can occur.
 
Adoption and the law: In Australia, each State and Territory is responsible for its own adoption legislation and  committed to acting in the best interests of the child to be adopted.
 
Support for those involved in adoption: The Department for Child Protection's Adoption Service can  help you with information, support and counselling related to adoption of a child.
 
Information about adopting a relative
Thinking about adopting a relative?  Then read the fact sheets Overseas Relative Adoption FACT SHEET (PDF) and  Relative Adoption Fact Sheet (PDF).