The adoption questions everyone asks...
Q: How long does it take to adopt?
Q: What things happen during the adoption process and and when?
Q: Why the lengthy process when you are desperate to find adoptive homes for children?
Adoption Services East Midlands step-by-step guide to the adoption process, including time-line >>
You are making a life-long commitment to a child, and we are sure you will agree that it is important to get everything exactly right to ensure the best outcome for the child and for you.
There are several steps to go through after you have initially contacted us:
The first steps include preparation for you as an adoptive parent and an assessment that we help and guide you through.
Remember, this process is a two-way partnership. It’s a chance for you to think everything through and also for us to find out a lot more about you. During this period you can expect to:
• Meet adoptive parents and social workers to find out about adoption first-hand
• Have your questions about adoption answered
• Be visited by a social worker in your own home
• Answer detailed questions about your background and circumstances
The preparation and assessment process is lengthy. But this is for very good reasons: from the adoption agency’s point of view, adoption is for life and it is important that we make sure the adoptive parents we approve are the right person, or people.
Adoption is also a major decision for you. The assessment gives you an opportunity to take an honest look at what you want from adoption and what you can give. You need to be certain at the end of it that you want to make a life-long commitment.
There is no charge for applying to become an adoptive parent.
Adoption process & time-line explained in more detail
We have provided a guide for you to see each step, plus length of time each step takes: Adoption Services East Midlands step-by-step guide to the adoption process, including time-line >>
