FACS Adoptions Unit provides a range of programs for people interested in adopting:
- Intercountry adoption program, provided by Family & Children's Services Adoption Unit, of the Department
- Local adopt program
- Step Adoptions
For more information please download:
Adopting a Child in the Northern Territory (Adobe PDF document - 236KB)
Relinquishing a Child for Adoption (Adobe PDF document - 202KB)
Step Adoption Information (Adobe PDF document - 118KB)
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.
For more information download: Northern Territory Adoption Information Service (Adobe PDF document - 203KB)
Application process
Application and Contact registration forms are available on site. Applications will only be accepted by mail with certified ID.
Related links
- Adoption of Children Act
- Births Deaths & Marriages
Centrelink - Baby Bonus and Maternity Immunisation Allowance for Adoptive Parents
There are important changes to some families payments that came into effect from 1 January 2009. If you are the parent of an adopted child, there are changes to Baby Bonus and Maternity Immunisation Allowance that you need to be aware of. For information about these changes and how they may affect you, visit www.centrelink.gov.au and search for "adoption".