Adoption
In Queensland, our department is responsible for administering adoption legislation and providing statutory services to parents considering adoption for their children, children requiring adoptive placements, people seeking to adopt children and eligible adults affected by adoption seeking information.
Note: Information for parents who have adopted from India
We are aware of the recent media attention on allegations relating to child trafficking from particular adoption agencies in India. The allegations are of great concern to the Queensland Government. Any enquiries about specific adoptions should be directed in the first instance to Adoption Services Queensland on (07) 3224 7415.
About adoption
- Adopting a child
- Differences between biological and adoptive parenting
- Adoption programs
- Adoption information sessions
- Adoptive parent education
For birth parents
Adopting a child from Queensland
Adopting a relative or step-child
- Relative and Step-Parent Adoption Program
- Issues to consider
- Alternatives to adoption
- Consent requirements
- Leave of the Family Court
Adopting a child with special needs
- Last updated
- 26 August 2008