Most people have the qualities to be a great parent. Adoption has changed and is designed to be open, thoughtful, supportive and fair and the chances are, if you want to, #YouCanAdopt.

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Most people have the qualities to be a great parent

Adoption has changed to be open, thoughtful, supportive and fair and the chances are, if you want to, #YouCanAdopt

  • If you are single, married or in a long term ‘live in’ relationship
  • If you own your own home or rent, if you are employed or on benefits
  • If you have a disability or are managing health conditions
  • Regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality or faith
  • If you have children, or if you have none—some people adopt multiple times
  • If you and your partner are 21 years of age or over

Stats & facts

In a recent public survey of over 2,000 people

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26% didn’t know if LGBTQ communities are eligible to adopt

Surveyed by Department of Education. 2018–2019
Fact

Last year almost 500 children were adopted by same sex couples

Opinium survey 2,006 adults (aged 21-60). 2018–2019
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29% didn’t know that single people are eligible to adopt

Surveyed by Department of Education. 2018–2019
Fact

Last year nearly 450 children were adopted by single people

Opinium survey 2,006 adults (aged 21-60). 2018–2019
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36% say they have considered adoption at some point

Surveyed by Department of Education. 2018–2019
Fact

Think they would be allowed to adopt

Opinium survey 2,006 adults (aged 21-60). 2018–2019
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