Adoption: change a child's life
Find out more and take the next step
The advice on these web pages can help you decide if you want to explore adoption further.
It's a life-changing decision. Parenting a child who isn't born to you is challenging and different. You, and your partner if you have one, need to be fully committed. If you don't have a partner you'll need good support from family and friends.
But if everything is right for you and the child, it's a decision that can bring amazing results for you and your new son or daughter.
The next steps
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Find out even more about adoption in our information pack. See if it helps you decide whether to go any further.
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Do as much research as you can about adoption and the needs of children who have suffered early-life difficulties. Websites like the British Association of Adoption and Fostering and Adoption UK are packed with more information
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When you have read our information pack and are ready to take the next step, send us the I am interested in adoption form.
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We'll contact you to arrange a friendly discussion - usually within a couple of days, but in no more than two weeks.
Contents of Adoption: change a child's life
- Change a child’s life and turn your dreams into reality
- Could you adopt a child?
- What sort of children?
- Why adopt?
- What's involved? Getting approval
- What's involved? Matching you with a child
- Other things to think about
- Find out more and take the next step (this page)
