Adoption

Want to find out more about adoption...

If you are considering adoption you might like to read through the pages outlined below to give you more information about the children who need adopting, the process involved and the support available. Please feel free to email or call us for an informal discussion.

You can also visit the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) website [Opens in New Window].

	Interested in adopting? Complete the on-line form to let us know if you would like to be considered for adoption		Who can adopt? There is no such thing as a typical adopter - we're just looking for people who have the patience, humour and energy to allow a child to realise their full potential
	Your questions answered Frequently asked questions concerning adoption		The children There are children of all ages and backgrounds who need homes in Gloucestershire
	An adopters tale.... Case studies of families who have gone through the adoption process		Adopting from overseas Further information on inter-country adoption
	Post Adoption support Further help and support for adoptive familes		What happens next? A 'step-by-step' guide outlining the typical adoption route followed
	Useful contacts and booklist For further information about Adoption		Contact us Contact details for the Adoption Team