I've always wanted to adopt a child. I love children and I believe I would be able to care for a child and change their world in a positive way.
I have 2 children who are still very little (toddler and infant) and I am hoping to adopt in around 3 years time.
I would also love to have another child, (I somewhat feel guilty about this?) ... I hope to adopt and have the child close(ish) together, perhaps 3-4 years.
I am not sure if I am being incredibly naive as I am picturing adopting a young child and then having another so they can be buddies.
Where do I start ... Is the adoption process easy? How long does it take to get onto the register? Do I need to start speaking to the adoption agencies now? Is this just not really possible?
(I am also considering adopting siblings instead but am leaving that thought at present).
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on adoption.
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Where do I start with the adoption process?
ChickenNugget6 · 24/10/2023 20:07
Jellycatspyjamas · 25/10/2023 15:01
I wouldn’t plan to adopt with a view to having another pregnancy after placement - the impact on the adopted child is something most agencies would consider and I don’t know many who would progress your application on that basis. In your shoes I’d be thinking about whether your done having biological children before thinking about adoption.
CraftyGin · 25/10/2023 22:27
My foster child is going through the adoption process right now.
The group that is managing this is a collaboration between Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex - all local authority, not agency. Their website takes you through the process.
https://www.adoptionsoutheast.org.uk/
ChickenNugget6 · 25/10/2023 22:43
Would you recommend fostering first?
CraftyGin · 25/10/2023 22:27
My foster child is going through the adoption process right now.
The group that is managing this is a collaboration between Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex - all local authority, not agency. Their website takes you through the process.
https://www.adoptionsoutheast.org.uk/
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