Information and Support - Adoption and Fostering
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by adoption issues, the following organisations may be able to help.
Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies (CVAA) UK
Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies (CVAA) UK provide support and guidance to people interested in adoption.
Barnardo's
Barnardo's provide a range of fostering and adoption services and can also offer help and support to someone trying to trace their birth family.
Phone: 0800 0277 280
First4Adoption
First4Adoption provides information to anyone interested in adopting a child in England and can also put you in touch with adoption agencies in your area.
Phone: 0300 222 0022
Scotland's Adoption Register
Scotland's Adoption Register website provides information on the adoption process in Scotland and offers a search facility for recognised agencies.
Health and Social Care (HSC) Adoption & Fostering
Health and Social Care (HSC) Adoption & Fostering recruit and support foster carers and adopters across the five HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland.
Visit the Health and Social Care (HSC) Adoption & Fostering website.
The National Adoption Service
The National Adoption Service provides information on all aspects of adoption across Wales.
Related Information and Support
If you have also been affected by pregnancy issues, organisations listed on our Pregnancy support page may be able to help.
You can find current information and support for issues covered by Action Line on the BBC Action Line website.