Support for adoptive parents of children with a disability or high medical needs
If you adopt a child with disability you will not be alone. There are special services available to not only provide you with the knowledge you need about the child’s disability, but also how to manage it and help the child to thrive.
Early intervention services
Early intervention services are important for all children with disability and can help your child develop skills in play, communication, social relationships and functional behaviours. Early intervention services provide a range of supports for families of children with disability or developmental delay.
Going to school
It’s a good idea to start planning for school early. There are a range of support services available for children with a disability in both state schools and non-government schools.
Support for parents
As a parent, you will need support to help you.
Be sure to link with disability support groups, a great place to gather information and tips from other families, and to make friends with other parents who have children with disability.
Getting some help
There are services to help you to access specialist disability services and financial support for your child.
You can also obtain special support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Find out how the NDIS can help or for a child with disability ages 0 to 6 years contact your local Early Childhood Partner.
Services Australia also provides a range of payments and services to help new adoptive parents care for your child.
More information
- Support for families, carers and friends of people with disability
- Support for children and young people with disability
- Advice for parents
- Learning support