Our estore payments system will not be available on Wednesday 21 April due to essential maintenance. This includes payments for council tax, business rates, housing benefit overpayments, invoices and blue badges. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Adoption

We have joined forces with Cumbria County Council and 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 Coast to Coast

Support for families who adopt a child

Support for adopted children and young people

Support for birth families

Support for adopted adults

Step children and adopting overseas