To be a good adoptive or foster parent you need:

To own a large house with a big garden

To be patient and committed

To have been married for at least five years

I do not have a criminal record but a member of my household does. Will it affect my application?

It might have an effect

No it won't.

Yes, it will stop my application from proceeding

If you are over 40 then it's not worth applying to foster or adopt.

Agree

Unsure

Disagree

Is adopting from abroad easier than adopting in the UK?

Yes, it is much easier and there is less red tape

No, you still have to go through the same assessment process

It can be very difficult depending on the country

Can foster children share a bedroom?

No, it's out of the question

Yes, it's better for them

Sometimes

It’s important for adopted children to have:

No contact with their birth family

Regular contact with their birth family

Contact plans decided in their best interests

Adoption and fostering agencies will only place black children in families who are from the same ethnic background.

Agree

Unsure

Disagree

What is the oldest a child can be adopted?

18

16

21

Do I have to adopt or foster a child from my local area?

I'm not sure

Yes

No

My family has had previous involvement with children's services or education department. Is this a problem?

Not necessarily

No, it makes no difference.

Yes, you will probably not be approved to adopt or foster