PROMOTION Love that lasts a lifetime Thousands of children dream of life in a happy family. Can you make those dreams come true? A doption is a way of providing a permanent family for children who, for many reasons, cannot be brought up by their own parents. Who can adopt? Anyone over 21 and without a serious criminal conviction is eligible to adopt. This includes single people, those who already have children, those in rented accommodation and members of the lesbian, gay or transgender communities. There is no upper age limit to apply to adopt in England. If you're up for the challenge, there's no greater reward