Adoption survey

As we move into a new normal following the coronavirus lockdown, we’re taking a pulse on the nation to understand where communities sit on the important issue of adoption.

Thank you in advance for your time in completing this short survey which is being conducted by the national #YouCanAdopt campaign. The results will be revealed in September. Stay tuned for news coverage of the analysis.

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* 1. How old are you?

21-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

60+

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* 2. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Non-binary

Transgender

Prefer not say

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your ethnic background?

African

Caribbean

Any other Black / African / Caribbean background

Indian

Pakistani

Bangladeshi

Chinese

Any other Asian background

White and Black Caribbean

White and Black African

White and Asian

Any other Mixed / Multiple ethnic background

White

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Have you considered / or would you consider adopting a child?

Yes, and I have adopted one or more children

Yes, but I have not taken any action to explore the possibility of adopting a child

No, I do not think that adoption is likely to be something I would consider

No, but I if my circumstances were to change, I might consider adoption

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* 5. Which, if any, of the following are barriers that would deter you from adopting a child? Please select all that apply.

My finances are not in a good enough position to adopt

The impact of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on my finances

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on my health

COVID-19 had had an impact on the health of my family and I am still dealing with the consequences

I think I am too young / too old

My current housing is not adequate for me to care for a child

I don’t think I am eligible

I am concerned about social workers becoming involved in my life

I don’t want professionals looking into my history

I don't think my friends/family/ community would approve if I adopted

My religious beliefs do not support adoption

My cultural beliefs and values do not support adoption

I don’t think ethnic minority adults can adopt

I do not know enough about adoption

I already have a biological child or children

I do not feel confident to adopt

I work too many hours to care for a child

I would worry that a child would reject me as a parent

I don’t have enough experience of caring for children

I’m not in a stable relationship

I don’t think I would get enough support

I would worry about challenging behaviour from the adopted child

I am concerned about the negative messages about adoption in the UK

I’m not educated enough

None of these/ don't know

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* 6. Did you know that the adoption process changed in 2014 and that it is simpler and quicker than it has been previously?

Yes