Could you be an adoptive parent?

Do you have a happy and fulfilling life but feel that you want something more? Many potential adopters have extra love, energy and commitment to give and seek a way to share this. Some people are unable to have children by birth, some may have tried IVF, others may choose adoption as their way of having or extending a family.

Being unsure of how adoption works, or having misunderstandings about who can adopt may stop people finding out more. Common worries shared by potential adopters can include fears about starting a process that is difficult to stop, along with worries about being rejected, scrutinized and judged.

Becoming an adoptive parent can be challenging and hugely rewarding. Many adoptive parents find their lives changing for the better in ways they could not imagine before adopting. What difference could adopting make to your life?

Family Care understands that making that decision to find out more about adoption can feel like a big step. Our social workers, with their first hand experience of adopters and the needs of children awaiting adoption, can talk to you about the process.

We recognise that some people may make initial contact then chose not to go on to make a formal application to adopt. We work in a sensitive and non-judgemental manner and respect your confidentiality. As a friendly voluntary sector organisation we are able to offer you the support of a dedicated social worker throughout the process and ongoing support, from initial enquiry through to supporting your new family when you feel you need this.

you can be considered as an adoptive parent...

If you are at least 21 years old, and
if you are single or part of a stable relationship whatever your sexuality
if you have no children
if you already have children and want to increase your family through adoption
if your children are grown up
if you work full time, or part time, or are not in paid work
if you rent or own where you live

We are looking for adoptive families for...

children of all ages
groups of brothers and sisters
black, white and mixed parentage children
children from various religious backgrounds
children with health problems
children with physical and learning disabilities
children who have experienced considerable upheaval in their lives

What should you do now?...

click here to download an adoption pack

Read our adopters' stories

Still think you can't adopt, checkout the reality behind common adoption misunderstandings

We work with people living approximately one hour’s travelling time of our Nottingham base.

Family Care can help you discover whether adoption is right for you.

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