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
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