Service Directory

Adoption

 

Anyone can make an application to adopt, however certain eligibility criteria exists.

 

Adoption is a lifelong commitment which can be rewarding and fulfilling but it can also present challenges. It is about providing a permanent family home for children who for whatever reason are unable to return to their birth family.

 

Adoption is a legal process in which:

• A child legally becomes the son or daughter of the adopter
• All rights and responsibilities are transferred to the adoptive parent(s)

Adoption Support Services

 

Those eligible for an assessment of need for adoption support services include:

• Adoptive parents
• Children who may be adopted and those have been adopted
• Prospective Adopters
• Adopted Adults
• Birth Parents
• Birth Siblings (half or full blood)
• Step Parents
• Former Guardians

Anyone can make an application to adopt, however certain eligibility criteria exists.

If you want to find out more about adoption or make an application or if you would like to discuss your eligibility for adoption support services please contact us.

 

You may also wish to visit our web pages on Fostering, Adoption and Looked After Children|.

 

Information is also available from the British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering|.

8.30 - 5.00  -  Monday to Thursday
8.30 - 4.30  -  Friday

01873 735499

01633 648356

socialcarecalltorfaen@torfaen.gov.uk|