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Adopting a child is a long-term commitment and responsibility and must be considered carefully. It can be an enriching and fulfilling experience for both parent and child. It is highly rewarding but also challenging. Find Out More.
Before the new Adoption of Children Act (ACA) 2022 takes effect: If you and your spouse are Permanent Residents (PRs), or if you are a PR adopting as a sole applicant, you must ensure that: The adoption in Singapore is recognised in your home country; The legal requirements for adoption in your home country are met
Mar 24, 2023 · Step 1: Attend Mandatory Adoption Briefings; Step 2: Undergo HSR / ASA; Step 3: Identify a Child to Adopt; Step 4: Apply for a Dependant's Pass (for Foreign Child) Step 5: Submit Adoption Application to Court; Step 6: Attend Court Hearing & Post-Adoption
You are adopting a child with the intent to formalise your legal relationship with him or her. Adoption of stepchild You married a spouse who has a child and now wish to formalise your parent-child relationship.
If you are keen to adopt a child under state care, you may approach any of MSF’s authorised adoption agencies for more information, and for a suitability assessment. Once you have obtained a favourable assessment, you may contact MSF at msf_adoption@msf.gov.sg or call 1800-111-2222 and say “adoption” when prompted by the virtual assistant ...
1800-111-2222. To reach the Adoption division, say “Adoption” when prompted by the virtual assistant. Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm. Sat: 8.30am - 1pm. Airtime charges apply for mobile calls to 1800 service lines.
If you wish to adopt a child in Singapore, you must be: a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, or hold an Employment Pass, Dependent’s Pass or any other Pass accepted by the Family Court; at least 25 years old; and. at least 21 years but not more than 50 years older than the child to be adopted.
What is adoption. Adoption is a legal process where a party applies to become the adoptive parents of a child under 21 years old. If the court grants an adoption order, the adoptive parents will have legal rights, obligations and responsibilities over the child.
Refer to the MSF's website for instructions on how to submit the request for the adoption of a Singaporean or permanent resident child or a foreign child. Serve the application on the biological parents
Adoption of Children Act. The Adoption of Children Act (ACA) 2022 was passed in Parliament on 9 May 2022. Watch this space for more updates. With the child’s welfare as the key focus, the ACA 2022 aims to (a) find a good home for every child identified for adoption, (b) balance the interest of birth parents and the child, and (c) ensure a ...
