HackneyKIDS

Useful Links.

The organisations listed below provide information and advice to people considering applying to become a foster carer or adopter. They are independent organisations and their mention here does not imply an endorsement of their views. No responsibility can be accepted for the content of the web sites listed.
Adoption and Fostering Information Line
204 Stockport Road Altrincham Cheshire WA15 7UA		This organisation provides a freephone advice line for all those interested in adoption or fostering. They also helped us with this web site. Telephone: 0800 883 8887. ( 9am to 9pm) Web Sites: www.adoption.org.uk www.fostering.org.uk

Adoption UK
Manor Farm Apple Tree Road Chipping Warden Banbury Oxon OX17 1LH		Adoption UK assists people who are considering applying to adopt as well as those who have already adopted. Telephone: 0870 7700 450. (11am to 4pm) Web Site: www.adoptionuk.org.uk

British Association for Adoption and Fostering
6 - 10 Kirby Street London EC1N 8TS		Is a membership organisation for agencies and individuals concerned with adoption, fostering and work with children & families. They are also publishers of books on adoption and fostering. Telephone: 020 7593 2000. (office hours) Web Site: www.baaf.org.uk

Be My Parent
6 - 10 Kirby Street London EC1N 8TS		Is a family-finding service from the British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF). It is aimed at prospective adopters and foster carers and includes profiles, photographs and videos of UK children waiting for new families, as well as general information on becoming an adoptive or foster parent. Telephone: 020 7421 2666 Web Site: www.bemyparent.org.uk

Fostering Network
87 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8HA		Is a membership organisation for agencies and individuals concerned with fostering and work with children & families. They are also publishers of books and training materials on fostering and foster care. Telephone: 020 7620 6400. (office hours) Web Site: www.fosteringnetwork.org.uk