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The Role of the DfE in the adoption process

The Department for Education is the Central Adoption Authority for the UK and therefore has a major role in inter-country adoption.

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3 October 2011 - change to telephone number of the Payment Advice Line

The telephone number of the Intercountry Adoption (ICA) Advice Line has changed with immediate effect.  If you wish to pay the ICA fee please contact the Advice Line on 02920 804090.

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