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One of the most satisfying ways to impact a child’s life is through adoption. We’ll be there for you every step of the way if you decide to accept the challenge. We have a shortage of adopters and particularly need families to adopt brothers and sisters, children of primary school age, and children with additional needs.

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Could you adopt?

Children with additional health needs or disabilities wait longer to be adopted, yet all children long for the love and stability of being part of a family. Now is the time to think again about adoption and changes all of your lives. Now is the time to adopt a child or children with additional needs.

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Now is the time
Adopt siblings?

Brothers and sisters wait longer to be adopted, yet all children long for the love and stability of being part of a family. Now is the time to think again about adoption and changes all of your lives. Now is the time to adopt brothers and sisters.

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What is adoption?

Adoption is a way of providing new families for children who cannot be brought up by their birth parents.

The adoption process

It’s easier than you think! We’ve provided a brief outline of the process to help you understand a bit more about what to expect.

Ready to adopt?

Use our ‘Ready to adopt?’ checker to learn more about who can adopt and when the time might be right for you.

Did you know?

Our myth buster will help you to separate adoption fact from fiction!

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Adoption stories

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Supporting our adopters

We’re here to help every step of the way, from completing your application and matching you with a child, to contact with the birth family and support after adoption.

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Fostering for adoption (Early Permanence)

Could you foster a baby or toddler with the possibility of adoption?

Intercountry adoption

Find out more about adopting a child from overseas.

Partner adoption

Becoming the legal parent of your partner’s child or children from a previous marriage or relationship.

Birth families

Information and advice for birth families and how to access our support.

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I am adopted

Support for children and adults who are adopted.

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