Can I adopt in the UK?

Most people can adopt. Read more about the criteria below

Yorkshire Adoption Agency are looking for people who could make a positive difference to a child or children, who are in need of a safe, loving family home.

We welcome enquiries from potential adopters regardless of your gender, relationship status, age, sexuality, disability, ethnicity, religion, or if you already have birth children.

You are only eligible to become adopters if you meet, or would meet, the eligibility criteria to apply for an adoption order. The criteria is:

  • you are at least 21 years old
  • you have lived in a part of the British Isles for at least one year and have leave to remain and
  • neither prospective adopter(s), nor an adult member of their household, has been convicted or cautioned in respect of a specified offence.

Check out our FAQ’s here

already parents

Already parents?

 

Any Heritage

Heritage and faith

 

Same Sex Parents

LGBTQ+

 

Solo parent

Single adopters