Cumbria Adoption do not assess for step-child adoption. You will need to contact your local authorities Safeguarding Hub.
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Needing general information?
You can request an information pack which provides a great overview of adopting with us or join one of our online information events which run online every month.

Want to speak to someone?
Whatever stage of the journey you are on, our friendly team are on hand to answer your questions and explain further the process for adoption. Fill in our online form to tell us your basic contact details and request a call back.

Ready to start the process?
If you've already thought hard about adoption, done research online, perhaps attended one of our information events, and are now ready to take the first steps, complete our Adoption Enquiry form below.
Support for birth families
Cumbria Adoption offers an independent service for birth relatives who are or have been affected by adoption.
Support for adopted adults
If you are an adopted adult and live in Cumberland or Westmorland and Furness and want to access your birth records, we can help