Fostering and Adoption

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Adoption - everything you need to know

Information and resources for people who are thinking of adopting or who are adoptive parents.

Fostering - everything you need to know

Information for people who are thinking of fostering or who are foster carers.

Diversity in fostering and adoption

Information for adopted and post care (fostered) adults

  • Information, advice and resources on tracing relatives can be found on www.adoptionsearchreunion.org.uk
  • Information about CRB checks
  • British Adoption Project 1965-1969BAAF is a registered and inspected Voluntary Adoption Agency and holds the adoption records of people who were adopted as young children through the British Adoption Project. This research based project operated between 1965 and 1969.

Financial information

The most recent information on:
Interagency Fees, Medical Fees, Agency Registration and Annual Fees, Foster Care Allowances and Adoption Allowances.

Pregnant and considering adoption?

A brief explanation of what will happen and where to get further advice.

Private Fostering

Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16 (under 18 if disabled) is cared for by someone who is not their parent or a 'close relative'. This is a private arrangement made between a parent and a carer, for 28 days or more.

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