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City Of York Council

Adoption

In this section:

  • What is adoption?
    Adoption is a very important step which should not be undertaken without very careful thought and preparation
  • Changes to adoption law
    The adoption laws changed on 31 December 2005.
  • Support for adopters
    While you are in the process of being approved as an adopter you will be supported by a family placement worker. Once you have been approved your family placement worker will be closely involved in the placement of a child with you
  • The adoption process
    Our target time for completing your assessment from the point of accepting your formal application is within six months
  • Which children need adopting
    Children of all ages need adopting, but most will be over 5 years old. Few will be infants (0-3 years)
  • Who can adopt?
    We welcome interest in adoption from people from all walks of life. We will look at your ability to offer a secure, stable home to a child

Contact

Family Placement Team
City of York Children & Families, Hollycroft, Wenlock Terrace, York YO10 4DU
tel: (01904) 555310 (during office hours)
email: adoptionandfostering
@york.gov.uk
Out of Office hours answerphone (01904) 555333