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The Council looks after lots of children who need loving, safe homes to call their own. The links here are for those who choose to foster, adopt through the council, adopt from elsewhere or are just curious to know more.

Adoptions and Fostering in North East Lincolnshire
Our Adoptions and Fostering Service can be contacted by calling 01472 325555 or e-mail

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Benefits and Time Off
Statutory Adoption Pay is available to many new adoptive parents - go to http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/statutory_adoption_pay.asp for full details.

The Direct.gov website has some useful general information on adoption and fostering at http://www.direct.gov.uk.

The ITV website has a brilliant basic guide to all aspects of adoption, including useful links and contact details, at http://www.itvregions.com/img/uploads/2004317114754.doc.

Adopting from abroad
The DCSF (Department for Children, Schools and Families) website at http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/adoption/intercountry/index.shtml offers advice on adopting children from abroad, including restrictions and local variations in process.

The Overseas Adoption Helpline offers independent advice for anyone wanting to adopt from abroad, on their website at http://www.oah.org.uk/.

Support and Advice
The DSCF Adoption Website
This information portal from the Department of Education and Skills, at http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/adoption, outlines the laws and guidelines relating to adoption both within this country and from abroad.

The British Association for Adoption and Fostering
The BAAF is the leading UK charity helping children separated from their birth families. Their website can be found at http://www.baaf.org.uk/.

Adoption Net
The Adoption Net offers advice to anyone thinking of fostering or adopting, or going through the adoption process. Their website at http://www.adoption-net.co.uk includes personal stories, advice on your rights and links to other charities and support groups.

Adoption UK
Adoption UK's website at http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/ has an online community to support parents before, during and after the adoption process.

Fostering Information Line
The Fostering Information Line can be contacted at http://www.fostering.org.uk/information/page1.htm or by calling 0800 783 4086.

The Fostering Network
The Fostering Network is the UK's leading charity for anyone involved in fostering.