Initial visit

When carrying out your research into adoption you are encouraged to contact and speak to as many adoption agencies as possible so that you can find the right agency for you.

Once you have made an enquiry with ARC Adoption, or attended one of ARC Adoption’s information events, having heard all there is to know about the outstanding team and support available to you, a member of the team who you will have already spoken to will arrange to come and visit you in your home.

This is called an initial visit, it is very informal and is an opportunity for you to have your questions answered in more detail, and importantly find out about the outstanding support that you will receive from the team at ARC Adoption.

It is also an opportunity and for us to get to know you a little. The questions that you will be asked are a confidential part of the process.

The team at ARC Adoption always strive to be open and honest and if there are any concerns that may prove to be an obstacle we will discuss them with you in the first instance, however there may be times when the person visiting you may need to seek further clarification on an issue with a senior manager.

The initial visit takes place at a date and time that is convenient to you, and usually lasts approximately two hours, during which the person carrying out the visit will look around your home to consider what space you have available for a child or children and if necessary, help to identify any potential risks. This is not something to worry or be concerned about. They will also ask you about any pets that you may have and what part they play in family life.

The person carrying out the initial visit will check your identification documents, they will contact you prior to the visit to let you know which documents you will need to have available.

At the end of the initial visit we will discuss the best way for you to progress and use this time to agree the best time to start your adoption journey, and the ways in which ARC Adoption can support you with growing your family.

The next stage in the adoption process is checks and references.

If you would like to arrange an initial visit then please call 0191 516 6466 or click Adoption enquiry and a member of the ARC Adoption team will contact you as soon as possible.

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Make an enquiry

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.
Matching panel

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.
Finding the right child for you

Once you become an approved adopter, it’s time to start looking for the right child or children that will join your family.
Adoption panel

Adoption panels are set up in line with statutory requirements to ensure safe and effective care for children who have a plan for adoption.
Home visits

Stage two of the adoption process begins when you return your 'Wish to Proceed' form to ARC Adoption.
Checks and references

Stage one of the adoption process 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.

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.
Training

As part of the support that you will receive throughout the entire adoption process and beyond, at ARC Adoption North East you will benefit from various training.
Values and mission

ARC Adoption North East in an outstanding adoption agency based in the North East of England. The ARC Adoption 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.
Fostering for adoption

At ARC Adoption North East are committed to exploring different routes to adoption. ARC Adoption offers an early permanence route, often referred to as fostering for adoption or foster to adopt. Fostering for adoption means that young children, usually babies, are placed at a young age with approved potential adopters who would also be approved temporary foster carers whilst the family court decides on the child’s future.
Initial visit

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.
Reports and policy

The team at ARC Adoption are very proud to be rated as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.
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.
Digital life story

ARC Adoption North East has the responsibility to provide each child with a life story book. This is carried out by members of the team qualified to diploma level in therapeutic life story work for looked after children. ARC Adoption North East’s passionate and innovative approach has led to the development of a digital life story package, ARCBOX.
Register interest in adopting

Thank you for considering ARC Adoption. The ARC Adoption team would love to hear from you. To make an enquiry call a member of the ARC Adoption team on 0191 516 6466 Alternatively, click on the following link Adoption enquiry
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