Service Description: The Isle of Wight Adoption Service provides a service for those who live on the Isle of Wight for whom adoption has been or will be part of their life. The service is always looking for adults to provide an adoptive home for children who cannot live with their birth families. Adoption may involve single children or sibling groups. Ages may range from birth to adolescence. Some children will have special needs. If you are adopted or are a birth parent, we can also offer you a range of services.
Also known as:- Directorate for Community Wellbeing and Social Care
Answer: If you have offences against children, you will not be able to adopt. All applicants will have agreed to an enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check being carried out prior to an assessment being undertaken. If you have a criminal record, the circumstances of the offence, the type of offence and how recently it was committed will all be taken in to consideration.