Following your initial enquiry, if you would like to progress with the adoption process a member of ARC Adoption North East’s team will visit you in your home. The initial visit will be very informal and take place at a date and time that is convenient for you and will last about two hours. It’s an opportunity to have your questions answered in more detail and help the team get to know you better. Read more
Stage one begins after you have received some general information, an initial visit at your home and ARC Adoption North East are in receipt of your ‘registration of interest’ from you. Read more
Stage two of the adoption process begins when you return your 'Wish to Proceed' form to ARC Adoption. Read more
Adoption panels are set up in line with statutory requirements to ensure safe and effective care for children who have a plan for adoption. Read more
Once you become an approved adopter, it’s time to start looking for the right child or children that will join your family. Read more
Once the family finding process is complete the match will need to be agreed formally by the adoption panel for the child’s agency. If approval is recommended by the adoption panel for the match, the child’s adoption agency decision maker then makes the final decision. Read more
There are various ways to make an enquiry. You can call a member of the ARC Adoption team on 0191 516 6466. Email [email protected] or complete the adoption enquiry form below. Read more