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Adoption
Find out information on becoming an adoptive parent and how to enquire about adopting through our service.
Pages in Adoption
- General informationFind out what adoption is and who can adopt a child through our adoption service in Renfrewshire.
- GuideThe adoption process assesses individuals and families looking to adopt a child to make sure they meet certain legal and care requirements.
- Service requestFind out who can adopt a child, how to enquire about adopting through our service, and speak to someone from the adoption team.
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Fostering in Renfrewshire
Find out how you can make a difference to the lives of children in Renfrewshire.
Pages in Fostering in Renfrewshire
- PolicyAs a foster carer, you get a weekly fee for each child that you're caring for and an allowance for each child.
- Service requestFind out what you need to become a foster carer and how much you get paid.
- General informationFind out about the process to become a foster carer with Renfrewshire Council and how long it may take.
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Kinship care
Find out what kinship care is and financial support available for kinship carers.
Pages in Kinship care
- GuideFind out what kinship care of children and young people is, types of kinship care, and read our kinship care policy.
- General informationFind out about kinship care allowance and who may be entitled to an allowance.
- Support and assistanceSupported carer placements are a 'stepping stone' to independence through helping a young person develop the skills necessary to move on to independent living.
- Support and assistanceBirth Connections is for birth parents, or member of a birth family, who have a child who has been adopted. We provide peer support, life skills, community and more.
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