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We are looking closely at how we can support our adopters over the forthcoming days and weeks.
As the situation develops we will increase our offer of virtual support, while keeping things running as normally as possible. For more information visit our coronavirus updates page.

Welcome…
YOU CAN ADOPT

We’re celebrating adoption through a national campaign and appealing for potential adopters to come forward. We welcome everyone and would love to speak to people who are LGBTQ+, from an ethnic community, or who could adopt a child who has been waiting a longer time for their forever family.

We are specifically looking for people who will consider adopting a sibling group. If adoptive families cannot be found soon then it is likely that these brothers and sisters will be separated.

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You Can Adopt just like Danny and his partner

Do you want to
TRANSFORM A CHILD’S LIFE?

Adoption is one of the most rewarding ways of making a difference to a child’s life. If you decide to take up the challenge, we’ll be there to support you every step of the way.

So, what are you waiting for? Begin your adoption journey today.

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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.

Can I adopt?

If you can provide a loving, permanent and secure home for a child, we want to hear from you. You don’t have to be perfect!

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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Two childrenRead about how Sarah and Steve adopted a brother and sister

A family playing with a kiteRead Abeer and Mike's story about adopting siblings

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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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A baby

Fostering for adoption

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

Intercountry adoption

Find out more about adopting a child from overseas.

Step-parent 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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Adopted people

Support for children and adults who have been adopted.

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