Who can’t adopt?
While adoption is open to more people than you might think, there are some conditions that will automatically exclude you. Age If you are aged under 21, you cannot legally adopt in the UK. If it is your dream to adopt please don’t give up; please consider coming back in a few years. Location To […]
10 common misconceptions quashed
I’m single, so I can’t adopt Single people can adopt, whatever their gender. Many single people and unmarried couples have successfully adopted children. Find out more about becoming a single adopter I’m too old to adopt Adopters need to be over 21 but there is no upper age limit. Agencies will expect you to have […]
How do I decide if it’s right for me?
Are you thinking of adopting a child but aren’t sure whether it’s right for you? Adoption is a way of providing a permanent family for children who cannot be brought up by their own parents for many reasons. Parenting adopted children, whilst presenting unique challenges, can be extremely rewarding. If you are able to offer […]
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 […]