We are looking for parents and families from all sections of the community who can provide permanent care for children who cannot live with their birth families. We put the children's needs at the centre of all our decision making and we will provide lifelong support to adoptive parents, children placed for adoption and adopted children through to adulthood.
Thinking about adopting a child is a big step and you will have many questions. ACE will offer the best possible advice by working with you, providing training and support, to give you and your family the best start.
Anyone can be considered as potential adopters providing they are over 21 years. It doesn’t matter whether you are married or single, in or out of work, or whatever your race, religion or sexuality. B...
Read more about this article...ACE welcomes enquiries from a diverse range of applicants. Anyone can be considered as potential adopters providing they are over 21 years.
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Read more about this article...Our duty hours are 9.30-4.30 Monday to Thursday and to 4.00 on Fridays. To speak to one of the team for an initial conversation please call
0300 369 0556All calls are in strictest confidence and any questions or queries will be answered by an experienced adoption social worker.
In an emergency which cannot wait until the ACE office opens please contact the Children’s Emergency Duty Team for your local authority.
