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General information for those unfamiliar with adoption and the adoption process
Information on how to apply for adoption plus some useful contacts to get you started
Information on the process of adopting your husband or wife's child or a relative of your own
Get answers to any questions you may have about having your child adopted, and your rights as your child's natural parents
How to stop your child being adopted once the process has started
Information on adopting a child from overseas
Information on how to become a foster carer
Find out why a child may be made subject to a care order, and what it means for the child and their family
Information on the different types of foster care provided for children
If you become a foster carer you will receive training and financial incentives
Information and support for parents to help with your child's learning and development
