What is adoption?
 Adoption is a process in which:
- a child legally becomes the son or daughter of adoptive parents
- all rights and responsibilities for a child transfer from the child's natural parents to the adoptive parents
- a child usually takes the surname of the adoptive parents
Adoption is a lifelong process for everyone involved and they can use our support services throughout their lives.
For more information call our Forever Families team on tel: 0845 301 2288 or e-mail: adoption@nottscc.gov.uk
For Support After Adoption, call tel: 0115 978 7376 [Mon 9.30am-1.00pm, Tues 6.00pm-9.00pm, Thurs 1.00pm-4.00pm] or e-mail: support.afteradoption@nottscc.gov.uk.
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