I want to adopt

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. They may have some level of special needs and many will have brothers and sisters also looking to be adopted, preferably together. Most importantly, they are all children who need love, guidance, security and a feeling of belonging.

Most children who are waiting to be adopted will have had a difficult past – but you could give them a wonderful future.

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.

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

If you want to adopt from abroad, start here.

If you think you would prefer to foster a child see our fostering information.