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Adoption

Adoption Service, Family Placement Unit - July 2009
family.placement@kirklees.gov.uk

For those wishing to adopt a child
Kirklees are currently not recruiting for people who wish to adopt white children under the age of 3 years. We advise you to contact other local authorities in the area, or the British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF), to see if they are aware of which authorities are recruiting adopters for young white children.
Adoption - Frequently asked questions Adoption procedures
Information about the application process those wishing to adopt and the child being adopted have to go through.
Adoption rates
Information about payments that can be made to those permanently adopting a child according to assessed need.		 The approval process for adopters
If you decide that adoption is for you, there are a number of steps that need to be taken.
Adoption statement of purpose
Aims and objectives of the Kirklees Adoption Service		  
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For those considering having their child adopted
Relinquishing a baby for adoption
Initial information for anyone who is considering having their baby adopted.		 Placing your baby or child for adoption
More detailed information if you are considering placing your baby or child for adoption. Find out who to contact.
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For those who are adopted or who have had their child adopted
Tracing birth relatives
Finding out if your child can be traced and if they can trace you. Information about joining the adoption contact register.		  
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Contact us
Family Placement Unit
Westfields
Westfields Road
Mirfield
WF14 9PW

Tel: 01924 483706
Email : family.placement@kirklees.gov.uk
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