Foster Carers wishing to Adopt a child in their Care

For some children in foster care, it can be a positive outcome to be adopted by their foster carers. Staffordshire supports the application of foster carers to become adopters for fostered children. Should you wish to be considered as an adopter for a child in your care you should discuss this with both the child’s social worker and your Fostering Social Worker. Once the child’s plan has been confirmed you can then formally notify the department of your wish to be considered in writing. You will then be assessed in relation to your suitability to become an adopter for that child.