We are frequently asked if there is an upper age limit for adopting a child. Age is only one consideration along with factors such as general health, fitness and emotional well being. It is thought that adoptive parents should be no older than their early 60’s by the time a child is eighteen years old.
Children come from a wide range of
backgrounds and we positively encourage applications from people of either any or no
religion. We are also flexible about people’s ages, whether married or single,
with or without children. At the present time we are seeking adoptive parents who
would either consider adopting family groups of two children in the 3 to 5 years age range
or for babies who have Down’s Syndrome. We are also looking for adoptive
parents for children five years and older.
Kirsty (6) and Josh (4) are sister and
brother who would like to stay together in the same family. They have been with
foster carers for 14 months and have now settled well despite a very upsetting early life.
Kirsty is a lively outgoing girl who
enjoys music, dancing and responds well to attention. She is a little behind at
school but she is starting to catch up. Protective towards Josh.
Josh can be a challenge at times, a boy
who likes to be outside and involved in the action. An affectionate child who
thrives on adult attention, enjoys animals and wildlife.
Who Could Be Parents To These Lively Children?
Kirsty and Josh are of white parentage and would benefit
from being with two parents where they are either the only children or the youngest by at
least three years. Couples up to 47 years old would be considered for these
children.
Luke is 6 months old, he has Down’s
Syndrome and will require heart surgery when he gets older. He is a delightful
little boy, cheerful and happy. His mother is unable to care for him but would like
to hear about him from time to time.
Who Could Be A Parent To Luke?
Couples or a single person up to 43 years
old.
Kyle (7) has an appealing personality, he
loves music, watching videos and he has just learnt to swim. Kyle likes to be kept
occupied and he can be trying at times. He has a younger brother and sister who have
been adopted but he still has contact with them. He has been freed for adoption.
Who Could Be A Parent to Kyle?
Either a couple or a single person with a
lot of energy up to 48 years old.
Melissa is 8 months old, her birth mother
is white English and her birth father is Muslim Pakistani. A delightful little girl
who is reaching all her milestones.
Who Could Parent Melissa?
We are seeking a couple with a similar
background to Melissa’s.