What is adoption?
Adoption is a way of providing the security, permanency and the love of a new family when it is not possible for a child to be raised by their birth parents or within the birth family.
What you need to know
Adoption is a way of providing the security, permanency and the love of a new family when it is not possible for a child to be raised by their birth parents or within the birth family.
Adoption is a way of making a real difference to a child, by giving them the love, stability and safe nurturing environment every child deserves.
When you adopt you legally acquire full parental responsibility for the child, just like any other parent. It’s a lifelong commitment Acknowledging the good times and the more difficult times. Adopt South West are here throughout your journey as a family and offer a range of adoption support.
After adoption, all rights and responsibilities are transferred from the original birth parents to the adoptive parents.
The child assumes the surname of the new parents, receives an adoption certificate to replace their birth certificate and becomes a permanent and full member of the new family.
Training and support will be provided to help you prepare for adoption and this support is continued for as long as you feel it is needed.
Adopt South West aims to find safe, secure, permanent homes for children who are unable to live with their birth families. We work in partnership with: