Local Adoption Services
Adoption is a lifelong, rewarding experience for adopters and life changing for children who need a permanent, loving home.
People from all different backgrounds can adopt, and your local adoption services are there to help you at all stages of the process; before, during and after. You can contact your local authority, where a team of experienced Social Workers who are absolutely committed to securing permanency for local children and who are there to ensure adopters are well prepared.
For more information, visit your local authority:
- Adoption for Calderdale
- Adoption for Dewsbury and Huddersfield
- Adoption for Wakefield
- Adoption for Bradford
- Adoption for Leeds
Also on offer from these providers is a comprehensive and varied package of support, from regular groups, activities and family events to specific training and individual support assessments.
Useful websites and contacts
The below websites provide informative information on adoption:
Adoption agencies which cover the Calderdale/Kirklees area (independent/voluntary agencies):
- Barnardo's Adoption Fostering and Short Breaks Yorkshire - 08702 408342
- Action for Children - 0113 205 8570
- Yorkshire Adoption Agency - 01302349909
- Families that Last - 0161 830 2032
- Adoption Matters North West - 01244 390938
Local Authorities
Contact your local authority:
- Bradford City Council - 01274 434331
- Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council - 01422 256053
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council - 0800 0283000
- Leeds City Council - 0113 395 207