| 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
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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
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| Adoption UK |
Manor Farm
Apple Tree Road
Chipping Warden
Banbury
Oxon
OX17 1LH
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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
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| British Association for Adoption and Fostering |
6 - 10 Kirby Street
London
EC1N 8TS
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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
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| Be My Parent |
6 - 10 Kirby Street
London
EC1N 8TS
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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
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| Fostering Network |
87 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8HA
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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
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