Adoption and providing Permanent CARE for a child

You are thinking about adoption but did you know there is another way you can provide a permanent care for a child?

The Department of Communities is actively seeking singles, couples and families to provide permanent care for a child. There are many children in the care of the Department who are unable to return to their own families and need loving, stable, long term care with another family.

When you attend an adoptions information session, we will talk to you more about providing permanent care for a child in care. If you would like to find out more now, click on the “permanent placements" link below.

Thinking about adopting?
Find out more about what it means to be an adoptive parent and how to apply.

Intercountry adoption
Find out about adopting a child from overseas.

Permanent placements
Find out about long-term fostering and special guardianship - Permanent placements.

Support available for those involved in adoption
Find services and supports for people involved in adoption.

Contact Adoption Services

Street address:
5 Newman Court
Fremantle WA 6160

Postal address:
Locked Bag 5000
Fremantle WA 6959

Telephone: 1800 182 178
Fax: (08) 9385 1920
Email: adoptions@communities.wa.gov.au
Website: www.dcp.wa.gov.au