Adopting a foster child

[Mum2lots]

Hi has anyone adopted a child who has been placed with them longer than 12 months when local authority didn't agree

Not personally, but it does happen. It depends on the circumstances. If they have identified a family member as a long term carer you would be unlikely to succeed. Otherwise it is quite likely that you would, but it would probably mean you couldn't foster for a while which might be difficult for you financially.

THANKYOU parsnip cake xxc would you know procedure or cost involved not seeing solicitor till Wednesday x

I am not sure as its complex, but it cost 1 carer I know of about £12k, though it was long and involved appeals, and her case has made subsequent cases easier, so less than that I would think.

Hi again Mum2lots... you already know my story... pm me if you want to revisit anything x