Having a baby and adoption in Tenerife

Babies born to expat parents are becoming an increasingly common occurrence in Tenerife.  Over the years, many expats have settled in Tenerife with families, and their children are now growing up and having children of their own.  Where once settlers tended to be closer to retirement age, now there are more younger people choosing the different lifestyle that the island offers.  These younger couples, families and single people are, of course, quite likely to have children.

Tenerife Lifeline covers:

Having a baby

• Private vs. public systems
• The Documento de Salud de la Embarazada
• Time off work
• Registering your child with the civil register
• Grants for having a baby in the Canaries
• Maternity leave

Adoption

• Who can adopt
• The Dirección General del Menor y Familia has direct responsibility for child welfare and provides the social worker reports that must approve your application. 
• Documents and process for adoption in Tenerife
• Adopting a foreign child in Tenerife

Links about having a baby and adoption in Tenerife

Register the birth of a British national in Tenerife with the Consul

Canaries Government department for children and family