Choose adoption

Adoption is the chance to change a child's life for the better

There are children all over the country looking for loving homes.

From younger children to older children, single children to sibling groups, no matter their background, all they need is an adoptive family to change their life.

Family image – Isabelle

Did you know

If you can provide a safe, stable, loving home for a child, chances are you can adopt

#YouCanAdopt

If you are single, married or in a long term relationship

Regardless of your ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality or faith

If you are 21 years of age or older

If you have a disability or are managing health conditions

If you are either employed or not, or on benefits

If you already have children or not

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Adoption steps

Becoming an adopter is easier than you think

Why adopt
Why adopt
The process
The process
Podcasts
Podcasts
Support
Support
FAQs
FAQs
Resources & documents
Resources & documents

Get started

Getting started on your adoption journey

Agency types

You can start your adoption journey with a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA), a Local Authority (LA) or an independent Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA).

Family image – The Hathaways and their 6 children