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Rewarding and challenging
Adopting a child can be rewarding as well as challenging at
times. Adopters bring their own experiences and qualities and
like other parents, you will learn a lot 'on the
job'.
We are interested in your:
- skills
- experience
- what you have to offer the children in our care
- your own experiences of childhood, family relationships,
coping with teenage years, leaving home and adult
relationships
Understanding what you have learned from real
life experiences - helps us to understand what you will bring
to adoptive parenthood.
Adoption frequently asked questions
What is adoption?
Adoption is the legal process by which a child becomes the legal
responsibility of another family.
Who can adopt?
Adoptive families are as varied as the children who need
them. They can be couples, single people with or without
children already and from any culture or religion. We will
consider adopters of all ages.
As a general rule we would not want there to be more than 45
years difference between the child and one of the adopters,
however, each case is viewed on merit.
We are particularly looking for families for black or dual
heritage children, older children from all backgrounds and sibling
groups. Families who wish to adopt do not have to own their
own homes. This is not exclusive, as we would also welcome contact
from other community groups.
What would stop me from being able to adopt?
Few circumstances automatically prevent someone from being able
to adopt. People who have committed offences against children
are the exception to this.
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