Welcome to the Suffolk Adoption Agency

Firstly thank you very much for taking the time to have a look at this site. We hope the following pages give you enough information about adoption in Suffolk to decide whether adoption may be for you. Once you have read through these pages, if you would like a bit more information, or feel ready to take the next steps towards adoption, please contact us on 0800 389 9417.

We're also pleased to announce that following a recent inspection our adoption service has been recognised as "outstanding" by Ofsted. More details about this national recognition are available in the news section of the website.

Forthcoming information events 

Information events are a useful way to find out more about adopting a Suffolk child. We are currently planning the next schedule of dates, so watch this space for further details, or please get in contact.

What is adoption?

Adoption means providing a permanent, stable home to a child or young person - and by so doing, giving them the chance to fulfill their potential. Adopters can provide a secure family home for children unable to remain with their birth parents. Adoption offers children the opportunity to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, and is the legal process by which parental responsibility for a child or young person is given to a new parent or parents. Finally adoption is a permanent, life-long commitment to a child or young person.

Download a copy of our 'Make a difference, Adopt' leaflet.

Suffolk children need Suffolk adopters

Suffolk Adoption Agency can currently only take applications from people living within the county. If you live outside of Suffolk please contact the local authority in your area. To find out more about the children waiting, please visit 'The children waiting' page. 

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