How adoption works

Adoption is a way of providing families for children who cannot be looked after by their birth parents and therefore need to belong to a new family.

It is a legal procedure with adopters taking full parental responsibility for the child once an adoption order is made in court. The child then legally takes the adopter’s surname and gains the rights of any natural child.

Adoption is a life-long process and adopters play a crucial role in helping their adopted child make that journey.

The experienced and professional team at ARC Adoption North East welcome people who are interested in adopting children of all different ages. We are also very keen to hear from people who feel they could adopt an older child or a sibling group so that we can keep brothers and sisters together. Anyone who can give a child with a disability a chance of family life would also be welcomed.

In addition we are looking for people who may be open to fostering for adopting or concurrent planning.

If you would like to know more about becoming a parent via adoption, please call 0191 516 6466 or click the button below and a member of the ARC Adoption team will contact you as soon as possible.

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How adoption works

Adoption is a way of providing new families for children who cannot be looked after by their birth parents and need to belong to a new family.
Reports and policy

The team at ARC Adoption are very proud to be rated as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.
Values and mission

ARC Adoption North East in an outstanding adoption agency based in the North East of England. The ARC Adoption North East team is made up of multi-disciplined, experienced professionals who deliver a range of high-quality outstanding adoption services and adoption support. ARC Adoption North East believes that every child deserves the right to grow up in a nurturing and loving family who will support them through childhood and prepare them for adult life.
Adoption statistics and facts

In the North East of England, children waiting to be adopted outnumbers adopters 3:1. Could you adopt a child? If you have questions about adoption, or would like more information about the adoption process and the outstanding support available at ARC Adoption North East, email [email protected] or call 01915166466.
Information Evening Thursday 3rd October 2019

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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.
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