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Recommended links

Child, Youth and Family provides advice and services on adoption both within New Zealand and from other countries.
The Department of Internal Affairs has information on how to apply for original birth registration details and the birth parents’ right to place a veto on the birth registration to stop identifying information being given out.

How do I get information about adopting a child?

If you are considering adoption, you can attend a group information meeting, or an introductory interview with an adoption social worker.

Contact details for all Adoption Services offices

Within New Zealand: 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459)
Calling from another country: ++64 9 912 3820.

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