Adoption is a process in which:
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a child legally becomes the son or daughter of adoptive parents
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all rights and responsibilities for a child transfer from the child's natural parents to the adoptive parents
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a child usually takes the surname of the adoptive parents.
Could you adopt a child?
There are many different kinds of children with a wide range of needs waiting to be adopted in Nottinghamshire and we are always looking for people who reflect this diversity.
Find out about how to adopt a child.
All sorts of people can adopt - read our frequently asked questions about adoption to find out more.
Support for adoptive and birth relatives
Our Support After Adoption service offers support, advice and information to both birth relatives and relatives of the adoptive family.
Information for people who have been adopted
We offer help and support to children who have been adopted. If you're under 18, we can help you meet other children who have been adopted, and you can call us if you need someone to talk to.
If you're over 18, we can help you access your adoption records, trace your birth relatives - we can even support you through a reunion. And if you need someone to talk to, get in touch.
Read about services for people who've been adopted.
About our adoption service
The quality of Nottinghamshire County Council’s adoption service is regularly inspected.
