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 Adoption is a way of providing security of a new family when it is not possible for a child to be brought up by his/her own parents.
There is a legal requirement that people must be aged over 21 to adopt: there is no upper age limit. People who have committed offences involving children will not be able to adopt.
Apart from the above restrictions, anyone can ask to be assessed as an adopter, regardless of marital status, disability, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
All kinds of people, from different backgrounds can adopt. Adopters do not need to own their own home, can live in a house or flat, do not need to be well off, can be unemployed, can have children of their own, or be childless.
What is important is that adopters are able to meet the needs of children, and provide a stable, loving home environment.
If you live in Devon, Cornwall (including the Isles of Scilly) and Dorset, you qualify to apply to adopt through our Agency. Unfortunately, your name cannot be retained on the waiting list if you move out of the area.
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