Adopting a child

If you're thinking about adopting, the following pages will provide you with all the information you need about how to make it happen. It’s easier than you think!

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!

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.

Fostering for adoption (Early Permanence)

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

Myth busting

There are many misconceptions about who can and can’t adopt so we’re here to help you separate adoption fact from fiction!

Adopting a child

Myth busting


Contact us

If there's anything that you want to find out more about or have decided that you are ready to begin your adoption journey then we would love to hear from you.

Come along to an information event

Our regular events are a great way to discover more about adoption, talk to our social workers and families who’ve adopted and get your questions answered.