New support service for people affected by adoptions in Queensland
Source: Queensland. Minister for Child Safety. Media Release
“The Bligh Government has committed $1.2 million over three years to provide a new dedicated post-adoption support service for people affected by adoption. Minister for Child Safety Phil Reeves today announced that the Benevolent Society would receive $500,000 in 2009-10 for the first year of operation of a post-adoption support service, then $400,000 in the next year and $300,000 in the third year. “This is a first for Queensland and the Benevolent Society will provide a statewide service support and counselling to those affected by past or present adoptions in Queensland,” Mr Reeves said.”