concept   adoption
culture   United Kingdom
statement   Adoption in the UK involves legal regulations and assessments and is encouraged for family formation, including by same-sex couples.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 adopt United Kingdom Adopting a pet from an animal shelter is a common practice and is encouraged as a way to provide homes for animals in need. 1
2 adoption United Kingdom Common for couples to adopt children to start or expand their families. 1
3 adoption agency United Kingdom Common method of family formation, regulated by laws and government agencies 1
4 adoption by same-sex couples United Kingdom Supported by LGBTQ+ rights movements, with efforts to ensure equal opportunities for same-sex couples to adopt children. 1
5 adoption procedure starts United Kingdom Adoption procedures usually involve social workers assessing the prospective adoptive parents' ability and willingness to provide a nurturing and stable environment for the child. 1