Adopting stepchildren

A guide on the process of adopting stepchildren

Adopting a child

Find out who can adopt and what you need to do

Adoption support

Adoption support for parents and carers

Contacting birth parents

Helping your child to trace their birth parents

Telling your child they’re adopted

Our advice can help you have this necessary conversation

If your child is being adopted

Advice if your child is being adopted

Parental responsibility

Understanding parental responsibility