The adoption process
From the moment you first consider adopting you have begun the adoption process and you are on a journey to discover if it is right for you and what kind of parent you might be. That journey is made together with the social workers and staff at an adoption agency, whose job it is to make […]
Where we can’t help you
Our service only covers adoption in England. If you have questions about adopting in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland you will need to approach the authorities in those countries. Wales The National Adoption Service Scotland St Andrews Children’s Centre Northern Ireland Health and Social Care (HSC) Adoption & Fostering Fostering is a hugely important commitment and many […]
About us
First4Adoption is the national information service for people interested in adopting a child in England. We give clear and impartial information about adopting and can put you in touch with adoption agencies in your area. The service was launched in 2013 and was funded by the Department for Education until April 2018. The service is now provided via […]
Being an adoptive parent
In England around 2,000 children are waiting for loving adoptive parents. They are a range of ages, from a variety of backgrounds. What they have in common is a difficult start in life and that they can no longer be brought up by their birth families. What the children need All these children need a […]
Who can adopt a child?
Think you could adopt a child? Ask yourself these questions: Can you provide love, time and commitment to a child? Can you empathise with a child who may never have experienced the security of feeling safe and loved? Can you be patient and flexible, to supportively adapt to whatever unique challenges may come from the […]