Adoption Process in England: Step by Step

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4 жыл бұрын

Adopting a child in England is a long process with many steps. It can be daunting or confusing, but we've teamed up with Adoption UK to explain each step to try help you understand how you adopt a child.
00:33 - Who can adopt?
01:00 - Why do children need adopting?
01:30 - Start the adoption process
01:55 - Approval process
02:40 - Stage two and training
03:40 - Matching process: foster to adopt and direct adoption
05:00 - Placement plans and moving in
06:02 - Adoption order
To find out more and to get information on adopting in Scotland, Wales and N.Ireland go to www.adoptionuk.org/process
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@cody-qx8th 4 жыл бұрын

I plan to adopt when i'm an adult. My mom says I'll probably change my mind when i'm an older, but i know what i want. And i can't wait to adopt :)

@irraxxa1677 4 жыл бұрын

Sameeee

@katzillaaa85 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to adopt since I was 18, I'm 35,have my own child and I still want to adopt. I'm actually going to look into it.

@mackenzietaylor7133 4 жыл бұрын

Sameeeeeee

@b377e4 3 жыл бұрын

I want to adopt as well

@justinbeiber9995 3 жыл бұрын

Same I would like to have my own kids but think that there are so many kids who need a home.

@keipherbooth1333 4 жыл бұрын

I went through the process myself I came from a single mum passed through 4-5 family that wanting nothing but the free money and finally found a family that are my parents to this day my mum and dad love me more than gold and all I can say to them is thankyou

@southwestlondonerbrown2737 4 жыл бұрын

Keipher Booth I’m so happy for you. Every child deserves a loving family.

@marliehodge9763 4 жыл бұрын

its a long process wow. idk why im thinking about this now, im not even 21 but its good to know for the future.

@tadegoldxxx2114 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly like I’m 20

@adjjal 2 жыл бұрын

Same im 20 no where near this in my life but its good to know

@CyprusHot 2 жыл бұрын

This is not a long process at all. It’s a reasonable amount of time to do the proper checks.

@aasiyahpaphitis6827 2 ай бұрын

same heheh

@MollyMamaAdopt 3 жыл бұрын

Adoption was one of the best decisions we ever made. I have a biological child too who found the experience fantastic finding her little brother and welcoming him home.

@gregbearne2195 Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing. I think we underestimate the depth of love a child can feel for an adopted sibling.

@cjmathers9656 2 жыл бұрын

I got adopted when I was 4 best thing that happened to me

@ash-xx5js 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you now I know how hard it is for my parents getting me an adopted sister.

@greendayenjoyer 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr 🥺

@christinajones5863 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a kid but I want to adopt as soon as I can!!

@alexopinionchannel9783 3 жыл бұрын

22, single guy who is thinking about adopting a child. I have been thinking about adopting a child when I was 18 and now that I’ve got savings behind me and I have a great family support system I’m looking into it now. I think every child deserves a loving home, any ideas on how I could move forward ? Also thanks for sharing this video very helpful

@Isaac-M 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently 20 and I want to adopt a child in around 4 years. I hope everything goes well for you and that your able to adopt.

@pancake4710 2 жыл бұрын

Any updates mate?

@alexopinionchannel9783 2 жыл бұрын

@@pancake4710 currently building up my finances and will then be going through the process, I’ve already spoken to a few organisations about how to properly prepare. Very exciting ❤️

@ChristianAH2000 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexopinionchannel9783 How much does it cost to adopt a child I'm 21 turning 22 in one month and I want a child

@benakagbala3427 4 жыл бұрын

I want this so bad, it seems so amazing, I would love this and them so much 🥰

@elikemjnr262 4 жыл бұрын

Bena Kagbala hello 👋🏾

@tania186 3 жыл бұрын

I am planning to adopt when I turn 21 years old because I want to give child or baby a lovely home and i got so much love to give. I can't wait to adopt Only 2 years to wait until I am 21 years old. 🙏

@katzillaaa85 4 жыл бұрын

We have a girl of 2 years, our own child but we would love to adopt one.

@essentiallyinvisible3572 2 жыл бұрын

I wish it said "the charity that speaks out for adopters and adoptees" because the adoptees are the ones who need the most support and to be heard the most, yet are usually ignored when it comes to how they feel and how adoption impacts them. Very informative video, though.

@lvo4evd Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful video, thank you so much for compiling it

@crazygirlontheblock311 4 жыл бұрын

I really want to adopt a child.But i am 12 so will have to wait a while!

@violet1329 4 жыл бұрын

FOCUS YG They mean for the future. Im 18 and had my eyes set on adoption since I was around 10. Still hasn’t changed. I think its great for them to think like this.

@amalyaasin8335 3 жыл бұрын

@@violet1329 me too I’m 17 at the moment so still waiting until I turn 21 🥲

@animazen258 2 жыл бұрын

veeeery young!! 😁

@crazygirlontheblock311 2 жыл бұрын

@@animazen258 I'm 15 now haha!

@animazen258 2 жыл бұрын

@@crazygirlontheblock311 wait,wait....

@gregbearne2195 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so for this video. My intent on adoption is only in its infancy but you have opened my eyes and inspired me.

@Sonalibose 3 жыл бұрын

This is so useful ♥️ thank you!

@joanna6025 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful video.

@MegatronRacing237 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to adopt

@Mumsnet 4 жыл бұрын

What's your experience of going through adoption? Any tips you'd share?

@keipherbooth1333 4 жыл бұрын

My advice is be honest with the child they will problem be less than a quarter of your age but will have seen more things than you can imagine some of it they won't understand

@fodrocksuk.forestofdeanroc5686 3 жыл бұрын

Please can i ask a few questions? 1-Do you have to pay to adopt a child in the Uk? 2-will the child have to have his/ her own room or can the share with other children? 3- does it matter what religion the parents are?

@essentiallyinvisible3572 2 жыл бұрын

1) Payments are generally just for your documents, health checks, DBS checks, etc., not for the child. 2) Unless a sibling group, they almost always need their own room. 3) Religion won't stop someone adopting, but it may change which children you are considered suitable for, as good adoption agencies typically want adoptive parents who will raise the child with the child's birth culture and religion, rather than swapping (unless the child chooses to change religion when older).

@geo322242 3 жыл бұрын

I am a single guy and really want to adopt, it still feels like a maze trying to nagivate through the process. I was focused at creating a life that I can have the time needed to care for the child and thinking of starting the process soon.

@gregbearne2195 Жыл бұрын

Hey George, I have the same aspiration of single adopting as a male. Have you started the process and have any advice?

@BotKelly 7 ай бұрын

I'm adopted from Thailand by Canadian parents and raised in Canada (I'm 30 now). I'm thankful to have been raised in Canada as culturally, I no longer see myself as Thai and don't see myself living there (wouldn't survival for various reasons) but my adopted dad seems to have anger issues that he hid from everyone and caused me childhood trauma and after living in the same house as him from 1995-2016, the damage has been done but I kind of see that as a good thing because if I adopt, I can relate better to the child's trauma (possibly). Although I'm still debating if I myself am fit to be a father as the last thing I want is to pass my trauma onto my child, especially if they are adopted. :( Seek help for your issues so your children don't have to is what I say. I hope the therapy I am going through helps me in the future (though it's more for autism issues at the moment.) One thing is for sure though, I'm not even going to think seriously about being a dad, birth or adoption, until I have a wife or common law partner and they think I'm ready (and they want to be a mother). Just because you are a dad, doesn't mean you should be in some cases.

@ladyfoxwf1075 2 жыл бұрын

I kind of wanted this video to talk about having (birth) children before or after adopting.

@dub395 3 жыл бұрын

2 Thai orphan boys lost their parents during COVID and couldn’t pay school fee. They are 18 and 14 waiting for good family to adopt them.

@SonyKerala 4 жыл бұрын

How long will it take to have the child in your hand??

@samcat2295 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 17 rn but I like planning ahead makes me feel less stressed about the future. When I’m 27 or older I’m hoping I’ll be a zoo keeper as for a love life 🤷‍♂️ dunno if I can even want one yet. But then I hope to adopt a child who is 10+ and in a minority if possible because in my area anyone who would adopt a minority would then use them as a trophy and I don’t want that to happen to them- Also I’ve been telling my mum this for years... her reaction was “OH THANK GOD THE GENE POOL IS SAVED” 😹

@Isaac-M 3 жыл бұрын

Im currently 20 and in the UK. I want to hopefully adopt a child in about 4 years. I hope everything goes well for you too.

@OscarH322 4 жыл бұрын

I am bisexual, so i have no clue whether or not i may want to adopt or naturally raise a child (although i feel more romantic and relationship-oriented was towards men than women, as a man) but i would love to adopt.

@MultiRozey 2 жыл бұрын

My father was adopted by a Chinese family when he was five. I wish I could do the same for someone when my daughter is older.

@b_ghxstyx9288 3 жыл бұрын

What about if I don’t want them to pick me a child I want this girl I’ve fallen head over heals over I recently found out she’s in foster and it breaks me I see her every week and her smile melts my heart and when I’m 21 ( in 8 years) I’ll adopt her 🥰

@cute261 Жыл бұрын

Do you need to be a permanent resident or green card holder to adopt a child from another country?

@liahamada 2 жыл бұрын

i just turned in to 22 y.o and still in college. I have no interested in marriage i think someday my mind will change but i have planned to adopt children since my young age.

@talkofsalone1315 2 жыл бұрын

I really want to adopt my baby girl, she is 2yrs now.

@zoieanne-8407 Жыл бұрын

I wanted information on what happens if we choose to give a unborn for adoption.

@tutmosispagnotta 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need to be British citizen to adopt in the UK?

@animazen258 2 жыл бұрын

no,u don't.... i'm starting the process here in u.k.,but i'm an italian citizen. i've been living here since 2015 with my husband.

@anjanakafle1001 8 ай бұрын

Can we adopt newborn babies

@rajaramika9817 Жыл бұрын

I am international student and returning to our country after 3 year can we adopt a child::??

@annepower3313 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering why in all the videos I see on KZfaq they gloss over the medical check of the potential parent. Surely that is the first stage and quite important. Yet I haven't seen any videos that explain what exactly they check and are looking for and what things they are unlikely to pass you for. 🤔

@tomrunner3908 3 жыл бұрын

how to adopt child

@choudhary6864 3 жыл бұрын

Can a non resident of uk adopt a baby in uk?

@eliza3426 2 жыл бұрын

Yes people do international adoption

@7saany 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could get uk citizenship and adopt a child posisbly

@MrColey786 3 жыл бұрын

where are u from ?

@jorjadylnn 2 жыл бұрын

my sister was unable to adopt since she has bpd which wouldnt effect being a parent its extremely unfair

@eliza3426 2 жыл бұрын

She could do private adoption

@cocobrowny Жыл бұрын

Whilst bipolar disorder is a spectrum in terms of how severe it mildly one might manifest the symptoms, they may be worried how it would affect the child if she has any episodes if mania. I hope she is able to achieve her dream of adopting someday x

@tahasinhasan03 4 жыл бұрын

can u pick your own child

@helena-boateng 4 жыл бұрын

yep

@Roger-yj1vd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi can I adopt British child from another country like India

@eliza3426 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, people do international adoption

@animazen258 2 жыл бұрын

yes,u can.

@mermaidmimsy 2 жыл бұрын

It makes me sad that adults cant be adopted. Everyone needs a loving family regardless of age.

@epfizerdoolittleajl2165 Жыл бұрын

But adults can adopt and make their own loving family

@greendayenjoyer 3 жыл бұрын

Ayo im literally 12 😭 im over it lmao

@xx-xy1rf 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@shaikhaalhamer 3 жыл бұрын

Sameee😭😭

@plangeama608 Жыл бұрын

Thibking of adoptib a baby.

@aakanksharaval8987 4 жыл бұрын

Hii,i m living in uk,nd i from india so can adopt child from india?

@kabin6245 4 жыл бұрын

yes

@mawasylla9553 Жыл бұрын

I have special need child and I had 2 miscarriage. I want to adopte but I'm not rich enough

@aymen222 2 жыл бұрын

There’s a forced adoption scandal going on at the moment in the UK.

@tutmosispagnotta 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please clarify?

@aymen222 2 жыл бұрын

@@tutmosispagnotta “forced adoption” is when a child is given for adoption without the consent of his birth parents. The Uk is heavily criticised for this practice across Europe.

@angelicosubs Жыл бұрын

@@aymen222 that can be reasonable sometimes

@chelseashamim9148 Жыл бұрын

It's so expensive

@kabin6245 4 жыл бұрын

17 years old boy anyone want to adopt me please 😭😭 I am in alot trouble??

@simiasamrin8550 3 жыл бұрын

Iam 19 years old girl from Bangladesh. And i need a parents, and family like yours. I just wanna be safe,here i have suffered a lot by near & dears, And now days i feel like i cant take it anymore, Day by day iam just molested, harassing by my family members, they do physical torture with me, and i just want to live, I don’t wanna die so soon.plz if u could help me. I wanna leave my family, town,& country. Help me for god sake.

@kirstymcmanniman6782 3 жыл бұрын

You need to go to the police 😔

@cocobrowny Жыл бұрын

@@kirstymcmanniman6782 I agree. If you have access to the internet and social media then surely you will be able to research organisations that might be able to help you? And if there is no such thing set up in your country then as long as the police are not corrupt, they should be able to help you or at least advise you on what you might be able to do to escape

@desuhiko Жыл бұрын

haha i am just a 15 year old but i really really really wanna adopt when i'm older. no offense but i don't understand why people bother going through the pain of pregnancy when there are so much kids who don't have homes.

@desuhiko Жыл бұрын

i have decided that i wanna get a medical degree and become a doctor and get a good house and then adopt a child or two! but idk if that will ever happen cuz i'm afghan and i am going to have to have an arranged marriage when i'm older with a man i don't even know by my mum. and she wants me to be a house wife and give birth. ehhh when i'm older i'll be old enough to do what i want. i think

@stefanov92 4 жыл бұрын

its made too complicated i am in the proces me and wife had a miscarriage 3y ago we are maried 5y now 2020 no criminal activity non smokers non drinking with wish for a baby. trust me it way way way over complicated we allmost CANCELLED our application at 1 point because of nonsense requirements such as baby seat model

@efbaker00 4 жыл бұрын

It's to make sure you are going to be good parents and not in it for the money. They're trying to avoid the child going from home to home

@SonyKerala 4 жыл бұрын

How long will it take to have the child in your hand ??

@joy88122 4 жыл бұрын

Surrogacy is best for you people

@SonyKerala 4 жыл бұрын

@@esto4978 Thank you ☺

@mr_freshsalha7815 Жыл бұрын

Me when im older

@apninderkaur9607 3 жыл бұрын

I am 14 years old and I'm a boy I want to be adopted

@mariusberchi729 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, im 14 too!

@mychemical_sunshine5879 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you get adopted I'm here to talk

@robloxplays3954 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a child I’m 10 I really want a baby sister

@sophie800 6 ай бұрын

Nooo, do not adopt. The forced adoption scandal happening in the UK today is a crime against humanity. I feel for the children and their birth parents. 😢

@noahleith2509 9 ай бұрын

Adoption in the UK is a shit show

@cassr6965 3 ай бұрын

Why is that?

@beckyf2845 3 жыл бұрын

It seems so intimidating. I'm 43 and married but I feel like I'd just get turned down

@swiitdoll 3 жыл бұрын

No u won’t. Try it.

@mrvoyage6651 3 жыл бұрын

Adopt me

@jodia2125 2 жыл бұрын

I know a woman in her 30s who is married and bought a home within a few years, and shortly after that they adopted a little boy, and i think within a year theyd adopted their 2nd boy. You genuinely should try it if its something youd be willing to do. The worst that can happen is they say no and your life continues as it is. It cant be a bad thing