Adoption

Becoming an adoptive parent can be a great experience for both the parent and the child. Children who are unable to go back to their homes are in need of a permanent family with a safe and loving home.


Do you want to be a parent? Learn more about adoption.

What makes a good adopter?
There are no hard and fast rules. All sorts of children need all sorts of families.

In general you need to;
like children
have time and space in your life
be adaptable
be willing to learn
be able to ask and accept support
be able to accept and value the child's past experiences
Parenting a child who has been through separation and loss requires more than just love alone. Early childhood experiences may have left the child deeply unsettled, expressing their hurt and confusion through their behaviour - which could range from angry and aggressive to withdrawn and sensitive. Gaining their trust may take time and adopters need to be prepared to accept that they may face some very challenging behaviour.