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Timescales for applications
How long does the process take?
We aim to meet the standards and timescales as set out in the National Minimum Standards for Adoptions and:
- to provide a response to a first enquiry within a week
- to provide a follow-up interview/invitation to a preparation meeting within 2 months
- to make a decision on approval within 8 months of accepting a formal application to adopt
However it is very important for you to understand that:
- Your preparation and assessment will be unique to you, and you may want, or benefit from, additional time to consider the complex range of issues involved in an adoption.
- Factors beyond our control may prolong the process - such as your holidays, the time you need for tasks connected with your application and any unavoidable delays in receiving your personal references, from the local authority, police etc.
Subject to these two points, we aim to complete your adoption application without undue or unavoidable delay.
What to do next?
To begin a discussion about adoption you can:
- Register your interest online
- Call our adoption team on 0161 912 3971
- Send an email to annie.childs@trafford.gov.uk
This page was last reviewed on 29 April 2010
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