Adopting a Child: The Definitive Guide to Adoption in the UK by Jenifer Lord

Posted: 25 July 2020

About this book

Child placement consultant, Jenifer Lord, explains what kind of children need adopting, what sort of people adoption agencies are looking for and why, the legal aspects and costs of adoption, information about intercountry adoption and adoption of stepchildren and what happens after adoption.

National service

#YouCanAdopt is a nationwide adopter recruitment campaign which aims to raise awareness of adoption and bust myths around who is eligible.

Delivered by

The campaign is being delivered by the National Adoption Recruitment Steering Group and is supported by the Department for Education.

Useful contacts

There are several specialist organisations that can support you through the adoption process. You can find more details on the Find an agency page.

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