Describes the adoption process and includes information on the difference between adoption and fostering, finding a child to adopt, adopting children from abroad, matching children to adoptive parents, legalising the adoption, the rights of birth parents, maintaining contact, telling the children, and much more.
£1.00 plus 40p Postage and packing.
Foster care: some questions answered (2005)
Aimed at those considering fostering a child, this leaflet outlines the different types of fostering, discussing how foster carers are found, what it is like to be fostered, the role of the social worker and the laws governing fostering.
£1.00 plus 40p Postage and packing.
Meeting children's
needs through adoption and fostering (2006)
Aimed at people considering adopting or fostering a child with 'special needs', this leaflet offers a basic introduction to some of the points that need to be considered. It also includes examples of the sorts of children who need new families and how they can be helped.
£1.00 plus 40p Postage and packing.
Talking about origins (2006)
Aimed at adoptive parents, this leaflet discusses adopted children's need to know about their origins, the feelings this may give rise to, telling your child about adoption, searches and reunions.
£1.00 plus 40p Postage and packing.
Private fostering England and Wales (2008)
This Advice Note is written for people considering becoming private foster carers, and provides guidance on what prospective carers need to know and do. The 2008 edition has been completely rewritten and expanded, and contains sections on the responsibilities of private foster carers, birth parents, and social services in such arrangements.
£1.00 plus 40p postage and packing. Bulk discounts available as follows:
