These are our 2014 listings. Details may have changed. Please make your own checks, but usually a website should get you to the most current information.
National
British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF)
Saffron House, 6-10 Kirby St, London EC1N 8TS
Tel: 0207 421 2600, email: mail@baaf.org.uk www.baaf.org.uk
The Fostering Network
87 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8HA
Tel: 0800 040 7675 (Fosterline), email: fosterline@fostering.net www.couldyoufoster.org.uk
Bedfordshire
Bedford Borough Council, Adoption & Fostering Service
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP
Tel. 01234 718718, email: adoptionandfostering@bedford.gov.uk www.bedford.gov.uk
Berkshire
Slough Borough Council Family Placement Service
Ground Floor East, St Martin’s Place, 51 Bath Rd, Slough SL1 3UF
Tel: 0800 073 0291, email: familyplacement@slough.gov.uk www.slough.gov.uk
Wokingham Borough Council
Brambles Area Office, Budges Gardens, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 1PX
Tel: 0118 974 6204, email: fostering@wokingham.gov.uk www.besomeoneamazing.co.uk
Bristol
Bristol City Council Adoption and Fostering
CYPS, B- Bond, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN
Tel: 0117 353 4200, email: fostering.adoption@bristol.gov.uk www.bristol.gov.uk/adoption or fostering
TACT Fostering – Bristol & South West
Tel: 0117 927 7725 www.tactcare.org.uk
Buckinghamshire
Adoptionplus Ltd
Moulsoe Business Centre, Moulsoe, Newport Pagnell, Bucks MK16 0FJ
Tel: 01908 218251, email: enquiries@adoptionplus.co.uk www.adoptionplus.co.uk
Buckinghamshire County Council
Adoption Team
King George V Rd, Amersham HP6 5BN
Tel: 01494 586443, email: adoption@buckscc.gov.uk www.buckscc.gov.uk/adoption
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire County Council
Fostering and Adoption: Scott House, 5 George St, Huntingdon PE29 3AD
Tel: 01480 373568, www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/fostering www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/adoption
Devon
Torbay Adoption Team/Torbay Foster Care Team
4th Floor North, Tor Hill House, c/o Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay TQ1 3DR
Tel: 01803 207870 (adoption) or 01803 207857 (fostering), email: adoption.team@torbay.gov.uk or fostercareservice@torbay.gov.uk www.torbay.gov.uk/adoption
Dorset
Bournemouth Borough Council Adoption Services
North Bournemouth Local Office, 27 Slades Farm Road, Bournemouth BH10 4ES
Tel: 01202 456743, email: adoption@bournemouth.gov.uk www.bournemouth.gov.uk/adoption
Dorset Adoption and Kinship Team
Woodside, Monkton Park, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester DT2 9PS
Tel: 01305 228200, email: adoption@dorsetcc.gov.uk www.dorsetforyou.com/adoption
Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire Council
Tel: 01454 866423 www.southglos.gov.uk
Greater Manchester
Bolton Adoption Team
Castle Hill Centre, Castleton St, Bolton BL2 2JW
Tel: 01204 337480, email: iwanttoadopt@bolton.gov.uk www.bolton.gov.uk
Trafford Council Fostering Service:
Trafford Council have seen how children and young people thrive with their Trafford LGBT foster carers and adopters. We need people with stability, love and resourcefulness who can help a child or young person with whatever needs they may have.
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0TH
Tel: 0161 912 3558, email: fostering@trafford.gov.uk www.trafford.gov.uk/fostering
Hampshire
Portsmouth Adoption Team
Hester Rd, Eastney, Portsmouth PO4 8HB
Tel: 02392 875294, email: adoptioncentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk www.southcoastadoption.co.uk/ports
Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council Adoption Agency
Moor House, Widemarsh Common, Hereford HR4 9NA
Tel: 01432 383240, www.herefordshire.gov.uk/adoption
Kent
Kent County Council Fostering & Adoption Initial Enquiries Team
30 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, Kent ME19 4QG
Tel: 0845 330 2968, email: fostering@kent.gov.uk or adoption@kent.gov.uk
www.kentfostering.co.uk or www.kentadoption.co.uk
Lancashire
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
10 Duke Street, Blackburn, BB2 1DH
Tel: 0800 328 6919, email: linda.heatley@blackburn.gov.uk www.blackburn.gov.uk/adoption
Bury Family Placement (Fostering & Adoption Teams)
Higher Lane Centre, Higher Lane, Whitefield, Manchester M45 7FX
Tel: 0161 253 6868, email: FosteringandAdoption@bury.gov.uk www.bury.gov.uk/fostering or www.bury.gov.uk/adoption
Oldham Adoption and Fostering Services
Unit 10, Whitney Court, Southlink Business Park, Oldham OL4 1DB
Tel: 0161 770 6605 (adoption), 0161 770 6600 (fostering), email: adoption@oldham.gov.uk or fostering@oldham.gov.uk www.oldham.gov.uk/adoption or
www.oldham.gov.uk/fostering
Rochdale Adoption Team
Crossfield Mill, Crawford St, Rochdale OL16 5RS
Tel: 0161 922300, email: adoption@rochdale.gov.uk
Salford City Council
Tel: 0161 799 1268, email: family.recruitment@salford.gov.uk
Leicestershire
Adoption Agency for Leicestershire & Rutland
Room 600, Rutland Building, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8SA
Tel: 0116 305 3051, email: adoptionteam@leics.gov.uk www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adoption
Leicester Fostering and Adoption Centre
11 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5RB. Tel: 0116 299 5800, email: fostering.information@leicester.gov.uk or adoption@leicester.gov.uk www.leicester.gov.uk/fostering
Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire Council Fostering Services Team
Church Square House, 30-40 High St, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6NL
Tel: 01724 297024
London
Families Together London
Tel: 7740 436560, email: jackie@familiestogetherlondon.com www.familiestogetherlondon.com
Barnet Adoption Team
Children’s Services, Building 4 Ground Floor, North London Business Park, Oakleigh Rd South, Barnet N11 1NP
Tel: 0208 359 5705, email: adoption@barnet.gov.uk
Camden Adoption and Fostering Services
Tel: 0800 0281 436, email: adoption@camden.gov.uk or fostering@camden.gov.uk www.camden.gov.uk/adoption or www.camden.gov.uk/fostering
Croydon Council Fostering & Adoption
7th Jeanette Wallace House, 1 Edridge Rd, Croydon CR9 1AF
Tel: 0208 726 6000 Ext 64025
Royal Borough of Greenwich Adoption Team
1st Floor, The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ
Tel: 020 8921 2752, email: adoption@royalgreenwich.gov.uk royalgreenwich.gov.uk/adoption
Haringey Council Adoption Team
4th Floor, 40 Cumberland Rd, Wood Green N22 7SG
Tel: 020 8489 4610, email: fostering.adoption@haringey.gov.uk www.haringey.gov.uk/adoption
London Borough of Hillingdon Fostering
Fostering 4S/06, Civic Centre, High St, Uxbridge UB8 1UW
Tel: 0800 783 1298, email: fost-adopt@hillingdon.gov.uk www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fostering
London Borough of Hounslow
Adoption Duty, Pavilion AG, Civic Centre, Lampton Rd, Hounslow TW3 4DN
Tel: 020 8583 3437, email: adoption.duty@hounslow.gov.uk
Islington Adoption Service
Islington Council, 3 Elwood St, London N5 1EB
Tel: 0800 073 3344, email: adoption@islington.gov.uk
Lambeth Council
Tel: 020 7926 8503, www.lambeth.gov.uk/adoption
London Borough of Merton Council
Whether you are looking to be a parent, enrich your life and shape a child’s future, or want to provide a home to a child, because you know someone whose been through the care system and have resources to spare. We are experienced and waiting for your call.
Contact Merton Adoption on 020 8545 4688 www.merton.gov.uk/adoption
London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Adoption and Permanency Team
42 York St, Twickenham TW1 3BW
Tel: 0208 891 7883, email: adoption@richmond.gov.uk www.richmond.gov.uk/adoption
Southwark Adoption and Fostering
Tel: 020 7525 4497 and ask for Jane, or email: adoption@southwark.gov.uk or fostering@southwark.gov.uk www.southwark.gov.uk/adoption
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Children’s Resources, 5th Floor Anchorage House, 2 Clove Crescent, London E14 2BE
Tel: 0800 279 9850, email: adoption@towerhamlets.gov.uk or fostering@towerhamlets.gov.uk www.fosteringandadoption.co.uk
Wandsworth Council Adoption & Fostering Agency
We hold monthly fostering and adoption information sessions in Wandsworth where you can meet our foster carers and adopters. We’d love to meet you, so please email for dates and venue details and to book your place. You can also visit our website, our Facebook page (wandsworthfostering), or follow us on Twitter @wandbc to keep ahead of activities and events in our borough.
Wandsworth Council, Welbeck House, 43-51 Wandsworth High St, London SW18 2PS
Tel: 020 8871 6666, email: carerrecruitment@wandsworth.gov.uk www.wandsworth.gov.uk/adoption or www.wandsworth.gov.uk/fostering
Royal Borough of Kingston Fostering and Adoption Team
Learning and Children’s Services, Guildhall 2, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU
Tel: 020 8547 6042, email: adoption@rbk.kingston.gov.uk or fostering@rbk.kingston.gov.uk www.kingston.gov.uk/adoptionandfostering
Merseyside
Knowsley MBC Adoption & Fostering
2nd Floor Yorkon Building, Archway Rd, Huyton L36 9YU
Tel: 0151 443 3958, email: adoption.fostering@knowsley.gov.uk www.knowsley.gov.uk/families/caring-for-children/adoption.aspx www.knowsley.gov.uk/families/caring-for-children/fostering.aspx
Norfolk
Norfolk Adoption Service
Lakeside, Broadland Business Park, Thorpe, Norwich NR7 0WG
Tel: 01603 638343, email: adoption.unit@norfolk.gov.uk
Nottinghamshire
Adopt Together
Adopt Together needs all kinds of families for all kinds of children. Drop in to their open evening on Thursday 6th February at 7 Colwick Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FR, any time between 5.30 and 7.30pm. There’s a short presentation at 6.30pm.
www.faithinfamilies.org
Scotland
Aberdeen City Council Adoption and Fostering
Social Care and Wellbeing, 77-79 King St, Aberdeen AB24 5AB
Tel: 01224 793830, email: adoptfost@aberdeencity.gov.uk www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
Dumfries and Galloway Council Fostering, Adoption and Kinship Team
Dumfries and Galloway Council, Social Work Services, 122-124 Irish St, Dumfries DG1 2PB
Tel: 01387 273700, email: sandra.ritchie@dumgal.gov.uk www.dumgal.gov.uk
East Lothian Council Family Placement Team
Randall House, Macmerry Business Park, Macmerry EH33 1RW
Tel: 01620 827643, email: children&families@eastlothian.gov.uk www.eastlothian.gov.uk/fostering
East Renfrewshire Council Adoption and Fostering Team
Lygates House, 227 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire G77 6FR
Tel: 0141 577 3367, email: mary.deward@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
The City of Edinburgh Council Family Based Care Recruitment Team
Interested in fostering or adoption with the City of Edinburgh Council? Meet LGBT carers and adopters at our drop-in evening on Thursday, 6 March 6-8pm at the LGBT Health and Wellbeing Centre, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh EH3 6TE.
Westfield House, 5 Kirk Loan, Edinburgh EH12 7HD
Tel: 0800 174 833, email: foster.children@edinburgh.gov.uk www.edinburgh.gov.uk/fostering
Midlothian Council Family Placement Team
Lawfield Primary School, 26 Lawfield Rd, Mayfield EH22 5BB
Tel: 0131 270 5678, email: Family.placement@midlothian.gov.uk www.midlothian.gov.uk/fostering
The Moray Council Fostering and Adoption Team
6 Moss St, Elgin, Moray IV30 1LU
Tel: 01343 563568 www.moray.gov.uk
Scottish Adoption
161 Constitution St, Edinburgh EH6 7AD
Tel: 0131 553 5060, email: info@scottishadoption.org www.scottishadoption.org
Shetland Islands Council
email: fosteringand adoptionteam@shetland.gov.uk
West Lothian Council Family Placement Team
Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189a West Main St, Broxburn, West Lothian EH52 5LH
Tel: 01506 775677, email: fostercare@westlothian.gov.uk www.westlothian.gov.uk/lovefostering
Shropshire
Shropshire Council and Borough of Telford & Wrekin Joint Adoption Service
Mount McKinley Building, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury SY2 6FG
Tel: 01743 250100, email: SS-Adoption@shropshire.gov.uk www.shropshire.gov.uk
Somerset
Adoption in Somerset / Fostering in Somerset
Somerset County Council, County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY
Tel: 0800 587 9900, email: childrens@somerset.gov.uk www.adoptioninsomerset.org.uk or www.fosteringinsomerset.org.uk
North Somerset Council Adoption Team
North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston- super-Mare, BS23 1UJ
Tel: 01275 888236, email: adoption@n-somerset.gov.uk www.n-somerset.gov.uk
Sussex
Fostering & Adoption Service
Call into Jubilee Library, Brighton and meet us for an informal chat on Tuesday, 11 February between 5.00pm and 7.00pm or come to our LGBT Fostering & Adoption Information Session on Friday, 14 February 9.30-12.30pm in Moulsecoomb where you can find out more about adoption and fostering, speak to members of our team, meet adopters and hear about children needing adoption.
Brighton & Hove City Council: Moulsecomb Hub South, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton BN2 4SE
Tel: 01273 295444 www.fosteringinbrightonandhove.org.uk
West Sussex County Council Adoption team
County Hall North, 4th Floor, Chartway, Horsham, RH12 1XA
Tel: 0330 2227777, email: melissa.paton@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk
Wales
Caerphilly Council Adoption & Permanence Team
Floor 2, Ty Penallta, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed CF82 7PG
Tel: 01443 864978, email: adoption@caerphilly.gov.uk www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Newport Adoption team
Adoption Team room 221, Civic Centre, Newport NP20 4UR
Tel: 01633 656656, email: adoption@newport.gov.uk
The North Wales Adoption Service
Crown Buildings, 31 Chester St, Wrexham, LL13 8BG
Tel: 0800 085 0774 (freephone) or 01978 295311, email: adoption@wrexham.gov.uk www.northwalesadoption.gov.uk
Vale of Glamorgan Council Placements and Permanency Team
Haydock House, 1 Holton Rd, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan CF63 4HA
Tel: 01446 729600, email: adoption@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or fostercare@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Wiltshire
Swindon Borough Council Family Placement Team
Lyndhurst Centre, Lyndhurst Crescent, Swindon SN3 2RW
Tel: 01793 465700, email: Familyplacement@swindon.gov.uk www.fosteringswindon.org.uk or www.adoptionswindon.org.uk
Worcestershire
Worcestershire County Council
Worcestershire County Council’s Adoption & Fostering Services celebrate LGBT A&F Week for the third year by hosting a drop-in event at The Hive in Worcester on Saturday, 8 March, 10am-12pm. Open to all looking to grow their family.
County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP
Tel: 01905 822553 www.isfostering4me.co.uk or www.isadoption4me.co.uk
Yorkshire
Calderdale Council: Children and Young People’s Services, Adoption Team
People from all walks of life can foster or adopt. That’s why we make sure that you receive friendly support and advice to provide safe, supporting and loving homes for children and young people in Calderdale. Contact us today to find out how you can make a real difference.
Carlton Mill, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AS
Tel: 0845 245 6000, email: adoption@calderdale.gov.uk www.calderdale.gov.uk/adoption
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Adoption Service
Room BF64, County Hall, Cross St, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 9BA
Tel: 01482 396673, email: adoption@eastriding.gov.uk www.eastriding.gov.uk
Hull City Council Adoption Team
Adoption Service, Kenworthy House, 98-104 George St, Hull HU1 3DT
Tel: 01482 612800 www.hullcc.gov.uk
Kirklees Adoption Team
Westfields, Westfields Rd, Mirfield WF14 9PW
Tel: 01924 483707, email: adoption@kirklees.gov.uk www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/health-care/foster-adopt
Leeds City Council Children Social Work Service
Floor 8 (West), Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8DT
www.foster4leeds.co.uk or www.adopt4leeds.co.uk
Middlesbrough Adoption Service
Middlesbrough Teaching & Learning Centre, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough TS3 8PE
Tel: 01642 201962, email: family_placement@middlesbrough.gov.uk www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/adoption
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
West Locality Base, Daisy Lane, Overfields. Ormesby TS7 9JF
Tel: 01642 304500, email: Debbie.thompson@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Sheffield City Council Adoption Service
Floor 5, Redvers House, Union Street, Sheffield S1 2JQ
Tel: 0114 273 5010 (adoption) or 0114 273 5075 (fostering), email: adoption@sheffield.gov.uk or fostering@sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk/caresupport/childfam/fostering.html or www.sheffield.gov.uk/caresupport/childfam/adoption.html
Wakefield Council: Wakefield MDC Family Services
Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PH
Tel: 0800 197 0320, email: customerservices@wakefield.gov.uk www.room-in-wakefield.co.uk
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