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Overseas adoption

Intercountry adoption

If you live in Lancashire or Blackpool and are interested in adopting a child from abroad, please contact IAC: The Centre for Adoption – International Adoption Agency.

IAC: The Centre for Adoption is a specialist intercountry adoption agency who welcome enquiries from anyone interested in adopting a child from abroad.  They will be able to offer advice and guidance on overseas adoption and, where appropriate, complete an assessment.

To adopt a child from abroad, you must be eligible to adopt both within the UK as well as from the relevant country overseas. Sometimes that country’s eligibility criteria might be different than the UK’s, but you can check your eligibility and find more information and frequently asked questions on the IAC: The Centre for Adoption website.

You can also contact their Information and Advice Line on 020 8447 4753. This line is open every weekday from 10.00am to 1.00pm.