People often worry that they would need to have lots of savings or a well paid job in order to adopt, and that is not the case. 

Finances are discussed and looked at as part of the adoption process, but it is 'day to day' finances and disposable income that is more important than having lots of pounds in the bank.

We would simply want to understand that you could comfortably support yourself and any child that came to live with you. We wouldn't want to put adopters under financial stress, and of course wouldn't want to place a child - who has already had a difficult start in life - into any form of financial hardship. 

If you think you have the ability to support a child but worry about the initial costs of adopting, there is a North East pilot running which could provide financial support to a limited number of eligible families. Find out more about the North East Secure Start Pilot and associated financial support packages here.