Support for adopters

We’re here to help every step of the way, from completing your application and matching you with a child, to contact with the birth family and support after adoption. We recognise that parenting adopted children is very challenging at times and we aim to provide services specifically to help you understand and meet your child’s needs.

Once you have adopted, support for you and your child is available for as long as is needed – our support doesn’t just stop when the adoption order is granted; adoptive families can approach us at any time.

Talk to us

Call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk