Reasons why your application might be rejected
If your application is turned down it can be devastating. Here are just a selection of the reasons why applications don't get approved, although each decision is based on the individual application.
1. The social worker feels you still want a biological child and you're not ready to adopt yet. Most people never completely get over not being able to have their own children but you should work through any issues like this when you apply. If you've miscarried or lost a child, you'll need time to grieve too and adopted kids should never be 'replacements'.
2. You lied to the social worker about something serious - such as criminal convictions or drug problems.
3. Your references weren't very strong, or were negative. A bad reference might not completely ruin your chances adoption, but it could delay the decision.
4. You have a serious or life-threatening medical problem. This won't automatically disqualify you but can be a reason why you're not approved. Read our adoption myths for more info. If you're rejected for health reasons, you might want to reapply to the agency or another agency in a year or two, with a letter from your doctor.
Where next?
- Adoption myths
- Coping with miscarriage
- Dealing with depression
- Pregnancy and health
Sources and other help:
- www.adoptionuk.com
- After Adoption support group
- Department for children, schools and families
- British Association for Adoption and Fostering
- www.bemyparent.org.uk
By Vicky Woollaston
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