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Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a selection of frequently asked questions taken from our regular information evenings. We have provided answers to each to help you to decide if adoption is right for you. You can also download for print all of the questions in one useful document.

FAQs

Common FAQs

Q: Can I approach more than one agency?
Q: What is 'contact'?
Q: Are there any security issues with contact?
Q: What effect will contact have on my adopted child?
Q: Would I have to do a life story book with my adopted child?
Q: Does life story work cause a conflict of loyalty or affect bonding between me and my adopted child?
Q: Does life story work stop when the child becomes mine?
Q: Why do children become adopted?
Q: What types of children need homes the most?
Q: When we're being assessed, how do we evidence stability and permanence in our relationship?
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Videos

  Welcome from Mike Benaim
Assistant Director of Children's Specialist Services.
 Adoption team manager Ray discusses the importance of permanence for children.
  Carol, an adopter, talks about life with her adopted son.
Calvin and Jenny share their experience of the adoption process - and life as a family.
Hear Denise explain the in depth post-adoption support offered by her Family Plus Team.


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