Skip to content Accesskeys Newsroom

Adoption

What is adoption?

General information for those unfamiliar with adoption and the adoption process
More...

The adoption process and where to get support

Information on how to apply for adoption plus some useful contacts to get you started
More...

Relative or stepchild adoption

Information on the process of adopting your husband or wife's child or a relative of your own
More...

Introduction to intercountry adoption

Information on adopting a child from overseas
More...

Support for birth parents

Information and support for people whose children are being adopted
More...

Statutory Adoption Leave (overseas adoptions)

The entitlement and process for taking Statutory Adoption Leave is different if you adopt a child from overseas
More...

Statutory Adoption Leave (UK adoptions)

Find out your leave if you are adopting a child
More...

Tracing and contacting birth relatives and adopted adults

How to make contact with an adopted relative and what to do if you are contacted
More...