Council Services

Adoption

FAQs

What is adoption?
Who can adopt?
How do I adopt?
Once I have adopted what support will I get?

What is adoption?: Adoption is a way of providing a new family for children who cannot be brought up by their own parents. It is a legal procedure in which parental responsibility is transferred to the adopters.
Who can adopt?: If you are interested in adoption, contact the Newham Adoption Team on 0800 783 6388.
How do I adopt?: Please see the step-by-step guide on this web site.
Once I have adopted what support will I get?: We can provide adoptive families, including the adopted child, with high quality advice, information, counselling and support in accessing services or benefits.

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