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Adoption

An introduction to adoption

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

Finding the right type of adoption for you

Explanation of the different type of adoption.

Adopting a family member

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.

Information and support for birth families members

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 and support 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 adoption

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 contact addresses on adoption

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

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  • Updated: 28 Dec 2011
  • Richard Foley
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