Factsheets

If you would like more information about fostering and adoption in Cumbria, we have a series of 12 factsheets available.  You can download these here:

• 'Adoption - and you' factsheet (815KB PDF)
• 'Adoption - how it works' factsheet (816KB PDF)
• 'Adoption - staying in touch' factsheet (829KB PDF)
• 'Adoption - support and guidance' factsheet (813KB PDF)
• Adoption - 'What support is available after adoption?' factsheet (141KB PDF)
• Adoption - 'Prioritising adoption applications' factsheet (175KB PDF)
• 'Fostering - and you' factsheet (834KB PDF)
• 'Fostering - a genuine need' factsheet (873KB PDF)
• 'Fostering - are you suitable' factsheet (807KB PDF)
• 'Fostering - choices available' factsheet (824KB PDF)
• 'Fostering - becoming a foster carer' factsheet (780KB PDF)
• 'Fostering - questions answered' factsheet (751KB PDF)
• 'Specialist fostering' factsheet (837KB PDF)
• 'Shared Care Scheme' factsheet (1.05MB PDF)

If you would like us to post copies of the factsheets to you, please ring your local office or email us:

• Email us using our Fostering and Adoption Enquiry Form
• Telephone numbers of local offices