Adoption Authority of Ireland
The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) is the central authority for adoption services in Ireland. It also has statutory responsibilities in relation to research and regulation of national adoption services. The authority provides information and tracing services through the Nat ional Adoption Contact Preference Register. It provides post-adoption advice and support through the social work duty phone line (01-2309-306) and online (see below).
Adoption Authority of Ireland
Shelbourne House
Shelbourne Road
Dublin 4 D04 H6F6Tel: (01) 230 9300
Web: www.aai.gov.ie
Adoption Support Groups
There are several support groups for women in Ireland who have placed their child for adoption.
Danú Birth Mothers Support Group in Sligo supported Eithne in her journey. The group acknowledges each member’s right to confidentiality and aims to support and value each member’s experience of adoption in a safe, secure place. If the location is inconvenient, Danú can recommend a group closer to you.
Danú Birth Mother Support Group
Sligo Family Resource Centre
49 the Mall
Sligo
Web: BirthmothersGroup.com
Contact: See website above
Phone: (071) 91 46315
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