Adoption



Some children cannot be cared for by their birth family and need the security that comes from being adopted.

Adoption can be an amazing experience 

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Could you make a difference to a child’s life?...by providing a safe environment in a loving home. Adoption could be the most rewarding choice you’ll ever make.

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....unsure about a child’s future. because of an uncertain medical condition...you’re missing out on your future adoption can be an amazing experience.

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Tommy is uncertain on his feet but his parents are positive about his future...providing the love, care and support he needs adoption can be lots of fun.

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unsure about a child’s disability just like you every child is an individual adoption can be smiles all round.

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there’s no such thing as a typical parent as long as you are caring, patient and understanding. Don’t rule out any possibility.

Adoption can be anything you want it to be.

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Each Child and every story is different but they all need security, stability and love For more information...call us today or visit our website.

Video transcript

Opening sequence:

Voice Over

Could you make a difference to a child’s life?...by providing a safe environment in a loving home. Adoption could be the most rewarding choice you’ll ever make.

Scene One

....unsure about a child’s future. because of an uncertain medical condition...you’re missing out on your future adoption can be an amazing experience.

Scene Two

Tommy is uncertain on his feet but his parents are positive about his future...providing the love, care and support he needs adoption can be lots of fun.

Scene Three

unsure about a child’s disability just like you every child is an individual adoption can be smiles all round.

Scene Four

there’s no such thing as a typical parent as long as you are caring, patient and understanding. Don’t rule out any possibility.

Adoption can be anything you want it to be.

End Frame

Each Child and every story is different but they all need security, stability and love For more information...call us today or visit our website.

What is adoption?

Adoption is way of providing a loving home for children who can no longer be brought up by their birth family. When you adopt, you take on all the legal rights and responsibilities for the child. It’s a lifelong commitment and just like all parents it’s about working through the bad times as well as the good ones. Adoption is not always easy but it can be extraordinarily rewarding.

Choosing to adopt is not a decision to be taken lightly. As a result great care is taken in the training, assessment and support of all applicants. We must be sure that you are right for the role. Just as importantly, can you make a lifetime commitment to a child.

Introduction to adoption

Adoption is a way of providing a loving home for children who can no longer be brought up by their birth family.

Can I adopt a child?

Find out about your suitability to become an adoptive parent

The adoption process

Details of the process to become an approved adopter.

Frequently asked questions

Commons questions and answers about adoption.

Adoption support

Everyone who adopts will get all the help and support they need to make things a success for themselves and the child.

Further information

If you are considering adopting a child but are not quite decided, you are welcome to discuss your interest with a member of our team on 0800 7835724 or adoption@oxfordshire.gov.uk. We can carry out an initial enquiry which will give us the information we need to find out if you are eligible to become an adopter and then start the adoption process.

If you would like us to send to you an information pack then register your interest via the online form, or give us a call us on 0800 7835724.

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21 Between Towns Road
Cowley
Oxford
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