adoption

adoption

Denmark could ease laws on forced adoption

A new government proposal could ease the path for authorities to force adoption of children whose parents are not deemed able to take charge of their care.

adoption

Denmark stops all adoptions from Ethiopia

After a series of inspections at adoption facilities in the country, the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs and the Interior has decided to stop all adoptions from Ethiopia, the ministry announced on Tuesday.

LGBT

Gay couple become first to adopt from abroad

Homosexuals have had equal adoption rights since 2010, but it wasn't until an Aarhus couple returned from South Africa with their daughter in tow that the law change paid off.

adoption

Danish adoptions at a record low

The number of Danes looking to adopt has dropped dramatically due to increased costs, longer waiting times and a series of negative media stories about international adoption bureaus.