Please be aware that our Council Tax Registration (Open Portal) and Welfare Assistance/Discretionary Awards forms will not be available until Monday 29 July due to essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Adoption

We have joined forces with Together for Children (Sunderland City Council) to form Adopt Coast to Coast. This will speed up the adoption process and find the best match for the babies and children in our care. Visit Adopt Coast to Coast or call 03000 268 268 to find out more.

Adopt a child with Adopt Coast to Coast

Support for families who adopt a child

Support for birth families

Support for adopted adults

Adopting family members

Adopting a child from overseas