Fostering and Adoption Team

Telephone:

01387 260 068

Contact email:

fosteringandadoption@dumgal.gov.uk

Website:

https://fostering.dumgal.gov.uk/

Address:

122-124 Irish Street, Dumfries DG1 2PB

Who the service is aimed at:

Foster carers, adopters and Supported Lodgings Providers.

Support provided:

We assess, train and support foster carers, adopters and Supported Lodgings Providers throughout Dumfries and Galloway. We also provide post adoption support to adoptive carers who live in Dumfries and Galloway. We provide life story work and Theraplay to children and young people who are in foster care or are adopted. We also provide birth records counselling for adult adoptees.

Age range:

All ages.

Area covered:

All Dumfries and Galloway

Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?

Individuals who wish to be assessed as foster carers, adopters or Supported Lodgings Providers can contact us directly to make enquiries. Adopters who would like post adoption support can also contact us directly.

How to make a referral (if applicable):

You can contact our team on 01387 260 068 or email fosteringandadoption@dumgal.gov.uk Our experienced staff will be pleased to answer your questions and provide support and advice about taking the next step. You may also want to fill out our initial enquiry form on our website.

Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable):

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Does anything need to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)?

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