We are private people, so we were a little anxious about the process. However, our social worker made us feel so at ease throughout.Laura and Graeme
We chose to go down the Early Permanence Route also known as Foster for Adoption (FFA) . This means babies or very young children can be placed with you much earlier in their lives.Craig and Daniel
Do couples need to have been together for a particular length of time before they can adopt?
Most adoption agencies view the quality and strength of a couple’s relationship as more important than the length of time they have been together when considering their ability to parent an adopted child.
However, when couples apply to adopt jointly, the duration of their relationship and the time they have lived together will be taken into account as part of the assessment to help determine whether the relationship can offer the long-term stability and commitment that a child needs.
Do I need to be earning a certain amount of money or own my own house before I can adopt?
It is not necessary to be wealthy or own your own home to adopt. What matters is that you have sufficient space to comfortably accommodate a child and can provide for their needs financially. Your financial situation will be assessed as part of the adoption process.
My partner and I are currently undergoing fertility treatment – does this mean we cannot apply to adopt?
It is widely acknowledged within adoption services that applicants should ideally wait to begin the assessment process until any fertility tests or treatments they choose to pursue have been completed.
If those treatments are unsuccessful, it is important to allow time to come to terms with the experience before moving forward. Fertility treatment can be emotionally challenging, and taking time to reflect and recover is essential in deciding whether adoption is the right path for you and your family. We will discuss an appropriate timescale with you, based on your individual circumstances.
