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Adoption

Adoption Service, Family Placement Unit - June 2007
family.placement@kirklees.gov.uk
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For those wishing to adopt a child
Initial Contact Form
Request further information from the family placement unit about; fostering, adoption, access to birth records, post adoption contact or details on adopting a step child.
 
Adoption
Frequently asked questions about Adoption  
Adopting a baby
Information about making an application to adopt a baby.
Adoption Procedures
Information about the application process those wishing to adopt and the child being adopted have to go through.
Adoption Allowances
Information about payments that can be made to those permanently adopting a child according to assessed need.
The approval process
If you decide that adoption is for you, there are a number of steps that need to be taken.
Statement of purpose  
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.
For those who are adopted or who have had their child adopted
Tracing adopted children and 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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