Where can I get information and support, and meet other intercountry adopters?
• All local authorities are now required to provide a comprehensive adoption support service. Intercountry adopters and intercountry adoptive children are entitled to an assessment of their needs for adoption support. Services which may be provided include counselling, advice, information, therapeutic services, services to ensure the continuation of a relationship, and services to assist in case of disruption of adoption placements. You should contact your local authority for more information. • Details of adoption voluntary agencies can be found under ‘Links and addresses’. • You will also be able to meet other prospective intercountry adopters and those already with experience of intercountry adoption at the preparation course your local authority or voluntary adoption agency will arrange for you to attend when you have expressed an interest in proceeding with an intercountry adoption application. Please note that DCSF is not responsible for the content of external links, and if you
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