Infants in the Local Adoption program are placed with their prospective adoptive parents for a minimum of 6 months before an Adoption Order is sought at the Supreme Court of NSW. During this time case managers visit your home and provide casework support to help your child settle into their new family environment. For children adopted from Foster Care or through the Local Adoption program, once an Adoption Order is granted case workers gradually reduce the regular support provided to your and prepare you for parenting independently. Anglicare's Adoption & Guardianship team can provide ongoing post adoption support to you as necessary. This support includes things like referrals to specialist services, family finding action and support in managing face to face contact with your child’s birth family.