Intercountry Adoption Agreement Between The Australia Central Authority And The Eastern Social Welfare Society

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This 2014 agreement between the Australian Central Authority and the Eastern Social Welfare Society establishes a framework for intercountry adoption cooperation under the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. The agreement sets out the philosophical basis prioritizing children's welfare and best interests, with preference for family preservation and domestic placement before intercountry adoption. ESWS commits to providing total care for children in Korea, obtaining necessary legal documentation for both Korean and Australian requirements, processing departure documents, and supplying child background information to prospective adoptive parents. The agreement represents DSS/ACA's role in facilitating intercountry adoptions from Korea by establishing mutual obligations and cooperation standards between Australian authorities and the Korean social welfare organization. The document excerpt does not disclose specific caseload numbers, funding details, or implementation outcomes.