Adoption
So you're thinking about adopting - that's great. making space in your life for a child is an amazing thing to do. Because it is a life-changing step to take, considering adoption is not easy - there's a lot to think about and a lot to learn. We hope this website will answer some of your questions and help you to decide whether to take the next step in the adoption process. If you need any further information, after you have read this information, please do not hesitate to contact the adoption team.
Adoption
Adoption is a way of providing a new family for a child who cannot be brought up by their birth family.
When a child is adopted…
An Adoption Order is a legal document and means that:
- All rights and responsibilities for the child are transferred to the new family
- The birth parents no longer have any legal rights over the child and they are not entitled to claim the child back
- The adopted child becomes a full member of the new family, and will take the family surname
- The child will assume the same rights and privileges as a birth child, including the right of inheritance
Information for adoptive parents:
Who are the children who need adoptive families?
Support for adopters and their family
Information for Birth Parents
Choosing adoption for your baby
Related pages:
Leaflets and publications:
Guidance for prospective adopters:
- Adoption order and beyond
- Attending adoption panel
- From approval to placement
- Introductions to children
External websites:
- British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF)
- The Fostering Network
- Adoption Information Line
Contact us:
Adoption Team
St Werburgh’s
Irwell Road
Warrington, WA4 6BB
Tel: 01925 457104
Fax: 01925 457107
Email: fostering.adoption@warrington.gov.uk
Last updated 23/11/2009 10:44:32
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