We work with prospective adoptive parents, children and other professionals to find permanent families for children who can no longer live with their birth families.
We have a specialist adoption team within the Children & Learning Department who offer a variety of services regarding adoption. We also have an Adoption Services Support Advisor based within the team who can be contacted on 01582 547568.
- assessment of people wishing to adopt. If you wish to know more about becoming an adoptive parent a booklet is available "Adopting a Child in Luton". Please contact the team to request this booklet.
- services to children who have been identified for adoption.
- work to gain an understanding of the child's long term placement needs.
- contact arrangements
- undertake family finding and work with other agencies and prospective adoptors, in the attempt to find the most appropriate placement to meet the child's individual needs.
In addition the following services are contracted to After Adoption, freephone number 0800-0-568-578.
- work with birth parents offering advice, support and counselling on the adoption process.
- service to people who have been adopted who wish to seek information about their birth parents.
- post adoption support and contact arrangements.
Adoption from Overseas
We have a service level agreement with Parents and Children Together (P.A.C.T.) who undertake this work on our behalf.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday - 8.45am to 5.20pm
Friday - 8.45am to 4.30pm
Contact Information
Adoption Team, Children & Learning Department
Unity House, 111 Stuart Street, Luton, LU1 5NPTel: 01582 54 75 68
Fax Number:- 01582 54 77 34
Adoptions@luton.gov.uk
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