facs adoption unit

FACS Adoptions Unit provides a range of programs for people interested in adopting

• Intercountry adoption program, provided by Family & Children’s Services Adoption Unit, Department of Health & Community Services –(contact details below)
• Local adopt program
• Step Adoptions - refer to information on site

FACS Adoption Unit incorporates a Family Information Service. The service provides information and counselling to adopted people, birth parents, adoptive parents, and former State Wards

Refer to pamphlet on The Northern Territory Family Information Service

Application and Contact registration forms are available on site. Applications will only be accepted by mail with certified ID.

The following brochures/publications can be downloaded:

• Application for Identifying Information
• Contact Registration
• Adopting a child in the NT
• Relinquishing a Child for Adoption
• The NT Adoption Information Service
• Step Adoption Information
  

contact details

Tel: (08) 89227077
Fax: (08) 89227480
Website: www.health.nt.gov.au
E-mail: adoptions.ths@nt.gov.au

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