Post adoption support

We provide a wide range of support services for our adopters and their children. Our dedicated social workers will work with you to create your individual Adoption Support Plan.

Support available

Every child and family’s needs will differ and your individual support plan can include:

counselling, information and advice on all aspects of adoptive parenting from our team. Please email our team to request a call back at DutyPostAdoptionSupport@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
advice on a range of therapeutic based approaches that have been shown to benefit adoptive family life
psychological assessment and therapeutic support from our in house clinical psychologists
access to therapeutic support via the Adoption Support Fund
support and advice in accessing other statutory agencies or services
financial advice and support on adoption allowances and other relevant benefits
support and advice with letterbox contact and other contact between yourselves and the birth family
for school aged children - Pupil Premium funding can be used to support your child’s needs.

Contact us

Our Adoption Support Duty Line is available by emailing: DutyPostAdoptionSupport@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Monday–Thursday: 9am–5pm
Friday: 9am–4pm

Out of Hours Emergency Duty Service: 0121 675 4806