Knowsley Children and Young People's Services

Adoption and fostering

Adoption and fostering

Adopting a child

What is adoption and how do you know if you are eligible? Information and advice on what to do if you are thinking about adopting a child in Knowsley.

Fostering a child

Fostering is a way of providing family life for children who cannot live with their own family. Find out how to be come a foster carer in Knowsley.

Having your child adopted

Adoption is a good way of giving your baby the best start in life if you feel that you are not in the right situation to raise a child.

Private fostering

Information on what private fostering is, how it works and who to contact if you are thinking about it.

Tracing relatives

Adopted and want to trace your birth parents? Gave your child up but don't want to be found? Find out more.