In principle yes. There is nothing in regulation saying that you can not smoke. However, if you are a regular smoker, many local authorities will be very reluctant to place a child with you. We would therefore recommend that you quit smoking as part of the adoption process.
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Can I adopt a child from a different ethnic and/or religious background than my own?
Yes you can. According to the guidelines,...
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Can I adopt a child from abroad?
Yes you can. However, at Jigsaw Adoption, we are...
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Can I adopt if I already have children?
Yes you can adopt if there is an age gap between the...
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Can I adopt if I am disabled?
Yes. We will consider your ability to parent and discuss...
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Can I adopt if I am unemployed?
Yes, you can adopt if you are unemployed.
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Can I adopt if I have a criminal conviction?
It depends. Most criminal convictions do not...
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Can I adopt if I have pets?
Yes you can have pets. We may arrange a vet...
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Can I adopt if I work full time?
Yes. Adoption leave is similar to...
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Can single people or couples in a same sex relationship adopt?
Yes. Single people, couples in same sex...
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Can smokers adopt?
In principle yes. There is nothing in regulation saying...
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Do I need to be on a high salary to adopt?
No, you don't need to be on a high income to...
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How long do I need to wait after fertility treatment or a miscarriage before I can adopt?
The recommendation is to wait at least 6 month...
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How long does the process take?
You can read about the process here. According to...
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How quickly will I be matched with a child when I am approved as an adopter?
Once you are approved, we will work with a...
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I am having fertility treatment. Can I apply to adopt?
Legally you can. However, we would ask you to...
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I rent my home. Am I able to adopt?
Yes, as long as you are able to provide space...
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If I am over 40, am I too old to adopt?
No, there is no upper age limit. Many adopters...
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What contact will I have with the birth parents after the adoption?
Local authorities typically expect adoptive...
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What does it cost to adopt?
We do not charge any fees to adopters and nor...
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What is the difference between adopting through an independent adoption agency and a local authority?
The assessment processes undertaken by a...
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What rights do the birth parents have after the adoption?
When the adoption order is issued by the court,...
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What support will you give me once I have adopted?
Please refer to the support section on our...