General Information
It is current practice for persons considering to form their family either by adopting a baby, child, special needs child or a child under a permanent care order to do so through the Department of Human Services.
Regional Offices which can be found in their area of the suburbs or state.
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Adoption and Permanent Care Teams (DHS) |
People inquiring are often under the impression that they can form a family with the assistance of one of the Agencies of a Church as was the practice many years ago. Regionalisation has brought about a changes in Adoption practice.
You will note that Uniting Care Connections (formerly known as Copelen Child and Family Services), while being named Southern Region is actually under the umbrella of the Uniting Church. However, only families who live in Southern Region can access this service.
The Western Region is administered by Anglicare (Anglican Church), who service families in the Western regions of Melbourne.
For more information about Anglicare, their history or current involvement in adoption please phone either:
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(03) 9321 6133 | Anglicare Victoria - Head Office |
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(03) 9687 5200 | Anglicare Western |
With regard to Permanent Care Placements families from all over the state can choose to have a child placed with them through Centacare and/or the DHS Adoption & Permanent Care Team in their region.
