New to adoption

Making a space for a child in your life is an amazing thing to do. We know that starting out on the adoption journey can seem daunting. There is a lot to think about and learn and we have the knowledge and experience to help you.

We hope that the information in this section will help you to understand adoption better. 

What we offer

Find out what we offer at Aberdeenshire Council’s Adoption Service.

Early days support

Find out about early days support to our adoptive families.

Post adoption enduring support

Find out about enduring support available to our adoptive families.

Case studies

Read some case studies of children who needed adoption in Aberdeenshire and hear what some of our families have to say about how they experienced working with us.

More information

• How to become an adoptive parent (PDF 370KB)
• Adopting a stepchild or relative (PDF 129KB)
• Intercountry adoption (PDF 252KB)

Contact

Are you ready to start your adoption journey?

Telephone: 01467 532800
Email: adoption@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Facebook: Adoption and Fostering Aberdeenshire