If u r fifty with kids already is it still possible to adopt a 2 or 3 year old in the UK?

Question

If u r fifty with kids already is it still possible to adopt a 2 or 3 year old in the UK?

Answer 1

Ahhh adoption, the new cure for Empty Nest Syndrome.



Gack.

Answer 2

doubt it..they would probably let you adopt an older child...Good Luck

Answer 3

why not if you can offer a child a safe secure loving home why shouldnt you , try looking into it im sure you will be ok j

Answer 4

Having kids of your own is not a problem.  This will in no way effect your chances of adoption, however your adopted child should be at least two years younger than the youngest child in the house.

In the UK you cannot be more than 45 years older than the child you adopt.  You may well be able to adopt a child of around five or six.

I wish you happiness - pursue your dreams!

Answer 5

my mum has just adopt 1year old last year, and shes 45 he is family tho so it might be different for you, but i do know its the greatest feeling knowing you done something to help such a small person for which eva reason there put there.

good luck xx

Answer 6

Don't know for sure about the UK, but the current general rule is that you can only adopt a child that is no more than 45 years younger than you.  That would mean you'd need a 5 year old. Now, you can get around that a variety of ways, but not often successfully unless you have documented evidence of extreme longevity in your family.

Answer 7

Phone social services who will give you a quick and straight forward answer

Answer 8

Hi,

My parents are in 50s and are legal guardians of my nephews. Youngest is 5 and eldest is 8 but they had them from ages of 3 and 6.

As long as you can provide a home, love and security I don't see what big issue is.

Talk to local social services and asked to be accessed and go from there!

Good luck!

Lx

Answer 9

No.  40 is the max age as far as I know