About adoption

Information about adoption for families

Black father and daughter
All types of families from all kinds of backgrounds can adopt a child or group of children. For more information on adoption, please read on:

Adoption - the basics

Starting your adoption journey

Assessment and approval

Legal and financial matters

Becoming an adoptive parent

If you are still looking for information, why not download our adoption and fostering information pack?

You might also wish to explore our adoption and fostering features, answers to common questions, useful resources and quiz.

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Last updated: 02 March 10

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