Adoption

What is adoption?

General information for those unfamiliar with adoption and the adoption process

Information on how to apply for adoption plus some useful contacts to get you started

Information on the process of adopting your husband or wife's child or a relative of your own

Information on adopting a child from overseas

Information and support for people whose children are being adopted

The entitlement and process for taking Statutory Adoption Leave is different if you adopt a child from overseas

Find out your leave if you are adopting a child

How to make contact with an adopted relative and what to do if you are contacted