Adopt a child - West Sussex County Council

Find out if you are able to adopt a child and the qualities you need to have.

Your introduction and first steps to adoption.

Find out how to start the adoption process.

Find out about the different types of adoption and which one is suitable for you.

Steps involved in the adoption process, from checks and references, to the assessment and placing a child with you.

Find out how to adopt a partner’s child.

Support mechanisms to help you once you've adopted a child, and to help them settle into their new life.

Monthly information sessions are available for prospective applicants to pre-book.

Find answers to some of the most common questions we are asked about adoption.

Find out about our early permanence scheme.