Adopting a child means taking them permanently into your home, bringing them up as your own.

Adopting a child means you become their legal guardian, their parent. That is why there is a thorough adoption process to go through before you can officially adopt your child.

Occasionally, opportunities arise where Early Permanence (Fostering to Adopt) is in the best interests of the child.

Children awaiting adoption need loving, stable homes. They need dedicated parents who will stick by them through the good times and the bad. They need support and love to help them overcome their troubled start in life, to help them make sense of who they are and allow them to grow up knowing they are safe and secure.

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Nearly 3,000 children in England were adopted between March 2022 and March 2023*

*Source - Coram BAAF

We’re here for you

Our adoption service is aimed to meet your needs too - it is not a case of one size fits all. Our team is passionate about creating families and will provide you with life-long support. We offer a personal service tailored to you - we will listen to your concerns and take time to properly get to know you.

Speak to our adoption team

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Book a call with us

We're ready to help you begin your adoption journey. Book an informal call with a member of our team today. We'll tell you more about Diagrama, help you understand if adoption is right for you and answer any questions you may have about the process.

On this informal and confidential introductory call you will get to:

  • Discuss your current circumstances to find out if adoption is right for you.
  • Learn about how Diagrama support our adopters with a generous benefits and support package.
  • Ask us any questions you have about adoption.