Keeping in touch
Our adoption 'keeping in touch' service is a confidential and secure way of exchanging information between the birth family and adoptive family.
Adoption Cumbria has a dedicated Staying in Touch service.
The service offers:
- Managing the system of exchanges for all children with post adoption mailbox agreements.
- Opening and checking of correspondence to identify support needs, ensure confidentiality and check that the terms of the agreement are being met.
- Support in writing letters.
- Reviews, post adoption, of staying In Touch arrangements.
- Support and advice regarding Staying in Touch arrangements post adoption.
Resources
Leaflets offering further advice on keeping in touch:
- Writing your letter - guidance for birth families (PDF 700KB)
- Children and young person's guide to keeping in touch (PDF 1MB)
- Writing your letter - guidance for adopters (PDF 700KB)
Contact
If you have a query regarding our Keeping in Touch service or would like some support, you can:
- email: Adoptioncontact@cumbria.gov.uk
- Request a call back from our Adoption Support Team
- Leave a message via our duty phone number 0303 333 1216