DOMESTIC ADOPTION
Adoption in Piedmont: ABC course and Turin court forms
If you live in Piemonte or Valle d'Aosta, there is no need to piece together the starting sequence from anonymous forum posts. The Regione Piemonte and the Juvenile Court of Turin publish a defined preparatory route, document packs and special instructions for different applicant categories. Here is how to use them without relying on outdated downloads.
Section 01
Start with the region's information programme
Regione Piemonte publishes a set of 12 video/audio lessons, known as '@ppunti sull'adozione nazionale e internazionale', totalling around four hours. It explains how to request access to these materials before the in-person ABC adoption course. The regional page describes an approximately one-and-a-half-day ABC course, free of charge, with a participation certificate for the court application. Course dates and enrolment arrangements are updated by the Region.
What to check
- Open the region's course page and check the current timetable.
- Follow the official procedure for accessing the preparatory lessons.
- Keep the completion certificate with your application documents.
Section 02
Choose the correct Turin court document set
The court publishes forms for ordinary domestic adoption applications by couples, intercountry adoption by couples and intercountry adoption by single applicants. It has a separate forms section for 'persone di stato civile libero' following the 2025 Constitutional Court ruling. The single-person international application includes a special form (often identified as Mod. 2 BIS), so it is important not to download the first couple's form you find.
What to check
- Confirm that the Turin district covers your actual residence.
- Read the instructions attached to your particular form pack.
- Check signatures, attachments and submission method on the court's site.
Section 03
After filing: assessment is not a placement queue
The Turin court sets out a process of interactions with court personnel and territorial social services. Applicants are assessed in relation to their personal, family and social circumstances and their capacity to care for a child. For international adoption, the court then makes a reasoned suitability decision. A successful Italian court stage does not mean that an overseas country will make an immediate referral.
What to check
- Retain submission receipts and the date any court decision was notified.
- For international applications, separately track the subsequent authorised-organisation mandate.
- Use official contact channels to clarify missing documents.
Section 04
Why a Piemonte guide must have its own source dates
A course calendar, form number, deposit email address or procedural instruction can change even when the underlying legislation remains stable. A responsible guide should point to the exact regional and court pages, state when they were checked and avoid treating an old PDF as a permanent requirement. The source links alongside this page are the starting point; always check the latest version before submission.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
Is the ABC adoption course free?
Regione Piemonte describes the in-person ABC course as free. The official timetable and method of signing up should be checked directly.
Can a single applicant find a form for international adoption?
Yes. Turin's court site publishes dedicated forms and an explanatory section for single intercountry applicants.
Is the course certificate enough to file the application?
No. It forms part of the relevant document requirements; consult the court's complete instructions and annexes.