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Looking after someone else's child

Kinship carers, special guardians, foster carers, supported lodgings and adoption.

Fostering

We are recruiting foster carers. Find out if fostering is right for you and get in touch to apply.

Adoption

Start your journey and adopt with us.

Special Guardianship

A special guardianship is a court order that gives someone long-term, legal responsibility for a child they already have a relationship with.

Kinship care

Relatives and family friends can sometimes provide care for children because their parents are unable to do so.

Offer supported lodging for a young care leaver

Information for people who are interested in offering accommodation to young care leavers.