Adoption - General

A list of sites that are generally relevant to adoption and fostering. Information on adoption certificates and counselling is included, as well as links to support for adopters and foster carers, and a major research centre.

Adopting.com

A large US-based internet resource on adoption and adopting.

Adopted Children Register

A record of all adoptions granted by courts in England and Wales since 1927 - includes information on how to apply for adoption certificates.

First4Adoption

First4Adoption is a new, dedicated information service for people interested in adopting a child in England. If you have a question about your suitability to apply to be an adoptive parent, or if you want to know where to begin the adoption process, call our friendly trained advisers who will be able to give you the information that you need. We can also put you in touch with adoption agencies in your area.
 
First4Adoption is run by the charities Coram, Coram Children's Legal Centre and Adoption UK.  It is funded and supported by the Department for Education. For the adoption information line call 0300 222 0022, open from 10am-6pm, Monday - Friday. All calls to our service are confidential. This service is provided in England only.
 

The Fostering Network 

Membership charity that provides information and resources, impartial advice, training and conference events for foster carers and fostering services across the UK. Also campaigns about issues related to fostering.

Fostering Information Line

Aims to provide anyone in the UK thinking about applying to become a foster carer with useful information on foster care that can help them in reaching any decision.

Hadley Centre for Adoption & Foster Care Studies

Aims to promote best practice by linking research, practice and training in order to provide children whose own parents are not able to care for them consistently or predictably with stability and permanence.

Fundraising for Adoption UK at justgiving.com

The Justgiving website is a quick and simple way for you to set up your own fundraising page so friends adnd relatives can sponsor you online, to help Adoption UK support more adopters and prospective adopters.

Cruse Bereavement Care

Aims to help anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss, providing support, information, advice, education and training.

Adoption Interlink

Information for married couples and single people, with or without children, who are considering adoption as a means of starting or extending their family. Also includes information and advice on post adoption support.

Adoption in Somerset

A first step to adopting in Somerset.

Counselling Directory

Connecting you with professional support.