Adoption & Fostering in New Forest, Hampshire

What is Adopt South? Adopt South is the partnership Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire County Council, Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council. By joining our adoption services together, we have brought the best practice and experience from each of our four local authorities. This means it's easier to match a child with an adopter in any of the councils. It also means adopters, adoptive children and their birth families can use the combined services of the four authorities. It gives them the opportunity to come to events, speak to professionals or get post-adoption support from across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. Adoption is easier than you think. We welcome individuals and couples from all different backgrounds and beliefs. There is no upper age limit - single, couples, LGBT+, disabled, BAME backgrounds and you can be claiming Universal Credit or live in rented accommodation. Contact us and find out about the adoption journey on 0300 3000 011, or request a call back.

"Can you #OpenYourDoor to fostering a Hampshire child?" Hampshire County Council are looking for people who live in the county or surrounding areas. We are particularly looking for homes for older children, teenagers, siblings and children with disabilities or special needs. Foster with us. We're proud to be a valued-based organisation, rated outstanding by Ofsted. Learn more at one our virtual events at www.hants.gov.uk/fostering, or call us on 01489 587052.

We are a small independent fostering agency offering a high quality, personalised service to local children. The agency is based in Bournemouth and covers Bournemouth and the surrounding areas of Poole, Dorset and some parts of Hampshire. Our philosophy is based on the principle that big is not always better. We believe by concentrating on one local area, we can develop an expert knowledge of the services in the community to ensure our children genuinely receive the best they deserve. It also means our foster carers are real people to us and not just names on paper. This helps us all work effectively together and makes certain everyone feels they belong. Footprints is privately owned and managed by Stephanie and Vanda, both qualified social workers, with over 45 years of experience in the social care industry between them. They are on hand to all our foster carers to offer expert guidance and advice. If you are looking to join a fostering agency where you will be personally known, valued and recognised as an important part of the team, please contact us by calling 01202 573408.