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What is adoption?
Adoption is a way of providing new families for children who cannot be brought up by their birth parents.
The adoption process
It’s easier than you think! We’ve provided a brief outline of the process to help you understand a bit more about what to expect.
Can I adopt?
If you can provide a loving, permanent and secure home for a child, we want to hear from you. You don’t have to be perfect!
Adoption stories
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Fostering for adoption
Could you foster a baby or toddler with the possibility of adoption?
Intercountry adoption
Find out more about adopting a child from overseas.
Step-parent adoption
Becoming the legal parent of your partner’s child or children from a previous marriage or relationship.
Birth families
Information and advice for birth families and how to access our support.
I am adopted
Support for children and adults who are adopted.