Birth families

If your child is going to be adopted the information here explains what will happen and outlines your rights now and in the future

This may be a very difficult time for you and you may be worried about what adoption means for you and for your child.

We offer a free and confidential service to birth parents within the Adopt South West region which provides an opportunity for you to talk through the adoption process and get support.

Please call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwest@devon.gov.uk to access this support.

Our service includes:

  • one-to-one support and advice to birth families affected by adoption at any stage of the process
  • the letterbox service.

The CoramBAAF website provides more information for birth parents about what will happen when your child is taken into care.