Adoption

Considering adoption for your child

Information for parents who are considering the adoption of their child.

Adoption support services

Contact details for Adoption Services and other adoption support services in Queensland.

Adopting a child from overseas

Information about adopting a child from overseas including eligibility requirements and how couples can express interest in intercountry adoption.

Adoption fees

Fees for adoptions, step-parent and intercountry adoption.

Adopting a step-child

Information for step-parents who are thinking about adopting their step-child.

Alternatives to step-parent adoption

Information for parents and step families on adoption alternatives, including parenting orders, change of family name and inheritance rights.

Discharging an adoption order

Information about undoing or reversing the legal effects of an adoption order.