Support

As an adoptive parent, you will be able to access support from us after the Adoption Order has been made. Your child may have developed ways of coping which make it difficult for them to form relationships and manage their emotions and behaviour, this may be due to their early life experiences.

The local authority which placed your child with you is responsible for assessing your adoption support needs for three years after the Adoption Order was made. After three years, if your family requires adoption support then this is accessed through the local authority where you live, who will assess your family’s needs. The staff at Adoption West is made up of experienced social workers and support workers who are available to offer support with this.