The recommendation is to wait at least 6 month in order to overcome grief and emotional upset as best as possible. We believe that you can start the process earlier than that and will consider applications from you when you think you are ready. Just keep in mind that adoption will need your complete focus, so don't rush it, but feel free to get in contact earlier than 6 months after you had an unsuccessful IVF or a miscarriage.
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How long do I need to wait after fertility treatment or a miscarriage before I can adopt?
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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...