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Adoption

Types of adoption

Explanation of the different type of adoption.


Becoming an adopter

Information on who can adopt, which children need adopting, and the process involved.


Family adoption

If you are a relative, a step parent, or a close friend of a family, it may be possible for you to adopt the child.


Birth families

As a birth relative of a child, you may be thinking of adoption for your child, or you may wish to find out about a child that was adopted many years ago.


Information for adults who were adopted

Information and guidance on issues including access to your birth records, your adoption file and tracing your family.


Information and support for families with adopted children

The Surrey Adoption and Permanency service have a Post Adoption Support Team that provide a range of services to adoptive families.


Contact the Adoption Team

Contact details to ask a question or to speak to a member of the Adoption Team about your interest in adopting a child in Surrey.


Useful contacts and addresses

Addresses and telephone numbers that provide an additional source of support to compliment our services.



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