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Step 1: Attend Mandatory Adoption Briefings

How to Adopt a Child in Singapore

All applicants are required to undergo a (a) Pre-Adoption Briefing and (b) a briefing on disclosure of adoptive status under ACA 2022.


Pre-Adoption Briefing

The briefing will cover topics such as the criteria and legal implications of adopting a child in Singapore, information on the adoption process and how to better prepare yourself for the adoption journey. You can choose to attend a briefing in a language of your choice.

You may register for pre-adoption briefing with any of the following MSF-appointed agencies via the following links:

 

Disclosure Briefing of Adoptive Status

Early disclosure of adoption is important as it impacts the child’s confidence, self-esteem, and bonding with the adoptive parents.

You may register for disclosure briefing with any of the following MSF-appointed agencies via the following links: