Support

Who is eligible for support?

Find out who is eligible for support and how to contact us.
Adoption Support after an adoption order

Information booklet for parents and professionals related to adoption support after an adoption order.
Learning and development

Adopting a child can be a challenging experience for everyone involved. Find out more about the learning and development courses available to support you.
Education support

Learn about the extra educational support that is available for adopted children and their families.
Peer Connection

If you'd like some support on your adoption journey, we can match you with someone who can help.
Community support

Find out about our Community Support groups and meetup sessions run by peers and adoptive parents.
Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

This fund pays for essential therapeutic services for eligible adoptive families. Find out if you're eligible and how to get an assessment.
Adoption Passport

If you adopt a child from care, the Adoption Passport gives an overview of the support available to you. Find out more on the First4Adoption website.
Support for adopted children and young people

Discover ways your children and young people can meet others who have been adopted and what support is available to them.

Join the Parent Reference Group

Every quarter, adoptive parents from across the Regional Adoption Agency, get together to discuss how the adoption experience could be improved.

If you're an adoptive parent and want to be part of improving the adoption experience, join our Parent Reference Group.