| 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. |
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| Adoption |
| Frequently asked questions about Adoption |
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Adopting
a baby
Information about making an application to adopt a baby. |
Adoption
Procedures
Information about the application process of 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 for adopters
If you decide that adoption is for you, there are a number of steps that need to be taken. |
Short break service
Providing short break care with foster carers in order to help support the family. Sometimes parents, including those with children with a disability in Kirklees, need help to continue caring for their children. |
Approval process fostering
If you've decided that foster caring is for you. There are a number of steps that need to be taken. But we will support you all the way!
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| Support and Training |
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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.
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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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| For those considering working in Adoption and Fostering |
Fostering Recruitment
Information for those considering a career in child care with the opportunity of working from home. |
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