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Adoption

Adoption is all about making a positive difference to a child’s life and providing a stable, loving and permanent home for a child who is not able to live with their birth family.

Adopting in South Gloucestershire

Adoption West is the adoption agency for South Gloucestershire and other local councils.

It offers advice and support if you are considering adopting a child or children or if you live in one of the areas listed and have already adopted.

The Adoption West team are available to advise on:

  • adopting a child or children
  • non-agency partner adoption (previously known as step-parent adoption)
  • the Adoption Support Fund
  • the Birth Links support service for adopted adults and for birth relatives affected by adoption

They also run information sessions for people who are considering adoption. The sessions cover the adoption process, the type of children waiting to be adopted and give you a chance to hear from an experienced adopter.

Find out more on the Adoption West website.

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