Adoption is about belonging to a new family who will keep you and care for you for your whole life.

Hull has a friendly team trained to guide and support children and families through adoption. If you want to find out more you can call 01482 300 300 and ask about adoption.

Finding your birth parents

It’s natural to be curious about your birth parents but trying to find them is something that is better left until you are much older.

Ask your adoptive mum or dad if you have a report or a life story book or a letter for later life. This will explain most of the things you want to know about.

Adoptive families can be as happy and can love children just as much as birth families. If you are unhappy talk to an adult you trust, like your teacher.