The adoption journey
Thinking about adopting?
There are currently around 3,000 children all over the country looking for loving homes — some of them have been waiting a long time.
A loving home
All a child needs is a permanent family and loving home
Adoption can help children from all backgrounds and walks of life — from babies and younger children to older children, single children and sibling groups.
So if you are thinking about adopting, the first step is as simple as contacting your local adoption agency and starting the conversation.
Who can adopt?
If you can provide a safe, stable, loving home for a child, chances are you can adopt.
Adoption myths
Understanding adoption
There are lots of misconceptions about who can and can’t adopt. The truth is, if you can provide a safe, stable, loving home for a child, chances are you can adopt and change a child’s life.
Find out more about some of the most common questions we get asked by people considering adoption.
Ready to start?
You can contact a local adoption agency for a friendly chat or to simply ask any questions.
Find an agency
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Start your adoption journey
The initial step in your adoption journey doesn’t need to be daunting. You can contact a local adoption agency for a friendly chat, or to ask any questions you have, and to find out if adoption is right for you.
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Find the right agency
You can use our agency finder to search for Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs) and Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAAs) near you. The adoption process is broadly the same across agencies but you might find it helpful to speak to more than one, especially if you have specific questions.
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Move forward together
Agencies are very used to talking to people who are in the early stages of considering adoption, so you won’t be asked to make any commitments. The team will just want to ask you a few questions so they understand your position, and then you can work out together if you want to move forward with the adoption process.
The important thing is just to take that first step.
