I want to adopt

If you want to adopt a child from Nottinghamshire, start here.

If you want to adopt from abroad, start here.

There are many different kinds of children with a wide range of needs waiting to be adopted in Nottinghamshire and we are always looking for people who reflect this diversity.

Most of the children will have had difficult backgrounds and will often have brothers and sisters also looking to be adopted. They may have some level of special needs.

Before you begin the adoption process you will be assessed and given guidance on understanding the needs of the children waiting to be adopted. Becoming approved to adopt can take around nine months.

There’s very little to prevent people adopting as long as they are in good health. You have to be over 21 and there is no upper age limit. People with disabilities will be given the same consideration as those without.

Please note that we will prioritise applications from people who want to take harder to place children, ie those over five, black children of any age or groups of brothers and sisters. This may lead to some delay for adopters wanting to adopt younger children.

See our frequently asked questions for more information.

If, after reading these pages, you think you would prefer to foster a child, see our fostering information.

 Useful links

 Back to adoption home page.