Downloads

In this section

Look for agencies working in your area

Becoming an adopter: step by step

A handy checklist to help you through that opening phase of research.

Thinking about adoption… if you already have children

A guide to the issues you might want to think about if you are considering adopting a child and you already have birth children.

Thinking about adoption… again

A guide to the issues you might want to think about if you are considering adopting a child for a second or subsequent time.

Thinking about adoption… LGBT

A guide to the issues you might want to think about if you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) and are considering adopting a child.

Thinking about adoption… fertility issues

A guide to the considerations to take in to account if you’re having fertility issues and are thinking about adoption.

Thinking about adoption… single adopters

A guide to the issues and questions you might want to think about if you’re single and considering adoption.

How family and friends can help support new adopters

This helpful guide explains how a child’s behaviour caused by moves in their earlier lives and how as family and friends they can support the new parent and child build a trusting relationship.