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Adoption support services

We support adoptive parents throughout the whole process and after adoption has taken place.

Caring for adopted children with complex needs is a lifelong commitment and we expect you will need to use our support services sometime during their childhood.

These services are an important legal requirement of the adoption process and we are committed to helping families cope with their newfound responsibilities.

Our help can take many forms and includes the following:

  • Training - Provided before and after your approval for adoption and once a child is placed with you. Includes a series of workshops and access to a comprehensive training programme
  • Letterbox - We manage a letterbox service exchanging letters, photographs, cards and audio tapes between adopters and children's birth families
  • CONSULT! - A service to help adopters deal with the mental health needs of their adopted children

For further information about the help and support we can provide please contact our Adoption and Fostering Team on 01275 888 999.

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