Interested in Adopting a Child?

This area contains information about the process of adoption and how to express an interest if you feel you would like to adopt a child. There is further information about some of the issues around adoption and the sort of children who need adopting.

You will also find information here about in-family adoption and the adoption of step-children.

Adopting from Abroad How to find information about adopting adopting a child from another country
Adopting Your Stepchild What to do if you wish to become the legal parent of a stepchild
Adoption - Some Things to Consider Things to think about if you are considering adopting a child
Adoption by a Relative Information about adopting a child from your extended family
Becoming an Approved Adopter The process of assessing and training people wishing to adopt a child
Common Health Questions about Children to be Adopted Answers to many of your questions regarding the health of children who are placed for adoption
Examples of Situations Leading to Adoption Fictional examples of the circumstances that are likely to lead to adoption
Matching Children to Adopters How children are matched to approved adopters
Other Adoption Agencies Information and signposting to other adoption agencies
Useful Adoption Websites Links to websites which might be of use for adopters, birth families and children who have been adopted.
Who Can Adopt? The myths and facts about who can adopt a child
Why Children Need Adopting Information on why children need adopting and things to consider if you are interested in adopting a child