Adoption & Fostering
Find out more about adoption and fostering in the UK and what options are right for you. What are the problems and difficulties that you’re likely to encounter?
Questions & Answers
Which countries can I legally adopt from?
International adoption is growing in popularity - however, not all countries comply with UK adoption laws.
How do I adopt a child from the Philippines?
The Philippines is not a country specified on the UK adoption designated list. British citizens adopting in the Philippines need to apply for an adoption order in a UK court if they return to the UK in order for that adoption to be recognised in the UK.
Can I have IVF treatment and apply for adoption at the same time?
Some couples are not ready to give up trying to have a natural birth child and will want to continue IVF treatment during the adoption process.
I’d like to consider fostering a child. How do I know if I am eligible?
While the criteria for fostering are not as strenuous as those for adoption, there are still certain requirements you need to fulfil in order to be considered.
What exactly does fostering a child entail?
Foster care provides for the temporary or permanent care of children who for one reason or another, cannot live with their own family.
My partner is unsure about adoption: how do I convince him?
Adoption is a major decision, and one that no one should take lightly, or try to force anyone into.
Adopting a child: domestic vs. international options
It’s impossible to say which is better – domestic or international adoption or fostering a child. Which is better for you depends on your unique situation.
