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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.
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.
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.