Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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 adoptionuk.org/process

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