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Can I adopt?

There is no such thing as a typical adopter. Just like the children we support, all adults are individuals, with varying circumstances and experiences. It is important we find different types of adoptive families to meet the different needs of the children we support.

You need to be over 21 and you need to have suitable and secure accommodation with a spare bedroom but, above all else, you ned to be able to provide a loving, nurturing home to a child in need.

Children often do best in families that reflect, or can positively promote, their customs and values. We therefore welcome enquiries from people from all backgrounds, particularly Asian, African Caribbean and mixed parentage individuals and couples, to help meet the needs of Slough children.

While it is sometimes possible for adoptive parents from Slough to adopt a child from Slough, it’s more usual for applicants to live outside the borough, or to live in Slough but adopt from outside the borough. We can advise you further, if you contact us.

We consider the ability of all applicants to care for a child through to adulthood and beyond. The important thing is your capacity to meet the needs of a child or children placed with you. We want to ensure as far as possible children are placed in a family that is right for them.

We consider applicants with or without children. If you do have children then there usually needs to be at least a two-year age-gap between the child placed with you and any other children in the family.

We recommend that any fertility investigations/treatment is concluded and that counselling has taken place before thinking about adoption (not necessarily childless when undergoing fertility treatment).

You need to have been permanently and legally living in the UK for at least the last year.

You must also have no criminal conviction or caution for offences against children, or for serious sexual offences.

Staff from our dedicated family placement team have worked with the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community in Slough for over a decade and have extensive experience with gay and lesbian adoptive and fostering families.

They understand the importance of treating all applicants with respect and sensitivity and have a strong track record in matching children with adoptive parents and foster carers.

You will need to have relevant experience with children either as a volunteer or professional.

Adoption: Useful Links

  • Adoption UK
  • First4Adoption
  • New Family Social
  • Adoption Register
  • Adoption Link

Family Finding & Post Approval Support

Once you’ve been approved and the family finding team is trying to match you with a child, there’s plenty of support.

If you have any particular enquiries, please contact:

Kate Patel, Adoption Support Services Advisor

Call Kate on 01753 787628

or Email us: adopt@scstrust.co.uk

Adoption Documents

  • Adoption Information Booklet
  • Adopted Person's Information Pack 2017
  • Birth Relatives' Information Pack 2017
  • A Guide for Parents Considering Placing Their Child for Adoption
  • Information for Prospective Adopters
  • Adoption Passport

Responsible Individual

The Responsible Individual for SCST's Voluntary Adoption Agency is Lisa Humphreys.

A guide to adoption for older children aged 10+

A guide to adoption for younger children aged 2-9

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Slough Children's Services Trust
Ground Floor East,
St Martins Place,
51 Bath Road,
Slough,
Berkshire
SL1 3UF

tel: 01753 477 321
email: emailus@scstrust.co.uk

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