Adoption agency for Central Bedfordshire
and Milton Keynes City Council

If you’re considering adoption, we understand that it’s a big decision. Our website gives you information about who can adopt, experiences of adoptive families, the support services we offer and our latest information events.

We welcome anyone considering adoption to give us a call at 0300 300 8090 or drop us a message through our contact form to find out more. We’d love to hear from you. 

Enquire about adoption

Adoption is open to both single people and couples including those from the LGBTQ+ community. You also don’t need to own your home; in fact, you’d be surprised to find out how flexible adoption is. We’re here to remove barriers, not put them up and help you consider if adopting is right for you.

Read more about who can adopt.

If you’d like to find out if you are ready to adopt, you can create a personalised plan. Our plan will help you find out all you need to know about adoption. Covering some of the basic requirements, we’ll also give you hints and tips along the way to help you decide if adoption is right for you.

Check if you’re ready to adopt

Adoption can feel overwhelming, but we are here to help. We’ll help you explore whether adoption is right for you and support you in your preparation to adopt. We are here to answer your questions and give you the support and advice you need to make an informed decision.

Find answers to your questions.

Adopting a child is a wonderful life changing experience but we understand that sometimes you might need some guidance, advice or support after adoption. We have an experiend and friendly team who are with you every step of the way, to talk you through our adoption support services.

Find support and training after adoption.

There’s a lot to think about when deciding if adoption is right for you. Stable finances are important, but money shouldn’t be a barrier to taking the next step. Our guide helps you consider your finances and the support available to you on your journey to becoming a parent by adoption.

Read about financial support.

If you would like to take the first step to access your adoption records or get in touch with someone from your birth family, our team are here to support you. We can help with accessing your birth records, making contact with birth relatives and offer advice and guidance to support you.

Access your records.

 

From choosing adoption to becoming a family

Our adopters tell you all about their adoption journey, from why they chose to adopt to the moment their children became part of their forever family.