Adopting A Child In Scotland

Aimed at anyone who has ever considered building their family through adoption, this practical guide the first of its kind for Scotland provides all of the essential information about adopting a child. It the kinds of children who need new families; what sort of people adoption agencies are looking for and why; how to go about it; how children and families are matched and brought together; what happens after adoption and the support available. Written by an adoptive parent, and brought to life with the experiences of both adults and children who have been through the adoption process themselves, this book is essential reading. The book includes a foreword by Aileen Campbell, Minister for Children and Young People, Scottish Government, as well as extensive contributions from adopters and adopted children reflecting on their personal experiences of adoption.