Adoption Services

“The agency has a very thorough matching process.”
“They show a very good understanding of adoption issues.”
(Comments by placing social workers, quoted in CSCI Inspection Report 2005)

We recruit, assess and prepare adopters from the South East of England. Adopters reflect the diverse social, ethnic and cultural background of our catchment area. Our experienced, committed and caring professionals maintain the highest standards, resulting in a high level of user satisfaction, as shown in our recent CSCI inspection.

We are mindful of the crucial part played by ongoing post placement and post-adoption support services.

We recognise the lifelong nature of adoption and this is reflected in the range and quality of services we offer to families and children.

Services we offer

Approved adopters waiting for children
Recruitment of adopters for specific children
Independent assessment
Direct work with children, including life story work
Consultancy on childcare planning
Provision of expert opinion to Court on adoption matters
Training on a range of childcare matters, for example: managing contact, Preparation Groups, Pre-commencement Regulations (Adoption & Children Act 2002).
Chairs for disruption and other meetings
Membership of Adoption Panels
Undertaking complaints investigations on family placement related issues

Our charges
For inter-agency placements: the usual CVAA fee.
Other services: click here to download our fee sheet.

To find out more
For details of approved adopters and all our services, contact us on
Tel: 020 8668 2181
Email: info (at) cathchild.org

Alternatively, contact one of our offices directly:

PURLEY -
Tel: 020 8668 2181
Email: info (at) cathchild.org
READING -
Tel: 0118 987 5121
Email: reading (at) cathchild.org
HOVE -
Tel: 01273 821234
Email: hoveadoption (at) cathchild.org
WINCHESTER -
Tel: 01962 842024
Email: adoption.winchester (at) cathchild.org