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Adoption

Thinking about adopting?

We are looking for people who can give time, energy and commitment to adopting a child.
We need families for all ages of children but especially for sibling groups, older children and those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Policy and practice

Photo collage of children and adultsMedway Council's Adoption Agency provides a full adoption service under the Adoption Support Services Regulations 2005  and the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005 .

The Adoption Agency will provide the best possible service and opportunity for the children who need new adoptive homes by acknowledging the diverse and complex nature of society and by welcoming applications from a wide range of people who wish to adopt.

Adoption information

The links below provide a range of information to help explain the process of adoption and Medway Council’s policies and practices. To use the pdf files listed below, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this on your computer, please use our advice page.

Adoption support service in  Medway

Birth parents

Adoption logoRelatives and friends

 

For more information contact Adoption and Permenance Team by telephone: 01634 335676 or by email: adoption@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Adoption and Permenance Team, Elaine Centre, Clifton Close, Strood, Kent ME2 2HG

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