Adopting in Somerset

We assess, approve and provide support for those people who wish to take on total parental responsibility for a child/children through the legal process of adoption and beyond.

There are many reasons why a child cannot live with his/her birth parents, and adoption into a new family provides a secure and loving upbringing.

Adoption is a legal process where all parental rights and responsibilities for a particular child are transferred to the adopters.  As an adopter you have the same rights as other parents.  The child ceases to have any legal ties with his/her birth parents; there may however be some form of contact arrangements in the form of letters and photos, or for a few children face to face meetings with their birth family.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will the child still see their birth parents or other relatives?

What if I smoke?

Which children need adopting?

What rights do birth parents have after the adoption?

Will I be told about the child's background?

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