Adoption in uk

[Abbie25]

Hello and merry Christmas to you all. My oh and i have decided to adopt a child i was wondering if any if you lovely ladies have experience with adoption in uk please any info will be appreciated.

[Hidden]

Hi. We’re in the process of adopting now. Message me any questions you have and I’ll try and help xx

[Abbie25 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you jacs. What stage are you now if you don't mind me asking?

[Hidden in reply to Abbie25]

We’re near the end of stage two and have our panel date early in the new year

[Saya85]

Congratulations and good luck on your journey !

It can be a bit of a long process while they vet you but throughout rewarding

I hope to be able to adopt at some point too

Also call your local council for adoption open days and charities that work with them for.more information. They usually have regular info evenings

They'll be able to give you all the info and experience with local protocol too

[Abbie25 in reply to Saya85]

Thanks saya we have our first info event next month.

[Saya85 in reply to Abbie25]

There's another forum on healthunlocked called NCT for parents

You might find more people with experience on there than here x

[katya38]

Hi there we have recently adopted a little girl any questions feel free to pm me x

[Abbie25 in reply to katya38]

Hi katya. Congratulations. What i really want to know is how long the process took and if you spent money how much i would really appreciate any info you can give me. Thanks

[katya38 in reply to Abbie25]

Hi Abbie. I live in Scotland where it seems to take longer than in England. We were 21 months from initial visit to child coming home. In England i know people who have done it in 9 months!! We havent had to pay 4 anything. Sometimes u need to pay 4 ur medicals we didnt. Legal fees should be covered by your local authority. Im not sure about agencies however. We also get a fostering allowance until ouradoption is finalised. Good luck!x

[Abbie25 in reply to katya38]

Thanks for the info i really appreciate it.

[Hidden in reply to Abbie25]

Hi. Not sure where in England you are but in our region it takes approx six months from starting stage one if there are no delays. You also need to have stopped any fertility treatment for six months before you can start the process. It is a very intensive process and you have to be truly committed to adopting but worth it x

[Abbie25 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you jac I'm in Wales. Got 1st info event next month.

[Hidden in reply to Abbie25]

Good luck xx