Welcome to Adoption UK

 

Adoption UK is a national charity run by and for adopters, providing self-help information, advice, support and training on all aspects of adoption and adoptive parenting. 

We work with parents and practitioners to make adoptions succeed, promoting loving and supportive family relationships within adoptive families.

 

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Message Boards

Our vibrant message boards are the perfect place for adopters, prospective adopters and carers to share stories, information and support.

London Conference

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see Louise Bomber and Marion Allen at our School Days conference. Places are limited - book now!

Children Who Wait

Photos, profiles and much more! Visit our family finding pages to learn about children waiting for adoption


Special Feature

‘But what if we get a match?’ Planning a holiday during the adoption process.


Training

Because of their early experiences of trauma, loss and multiple changes of placement adopted children often need sensitive and skillful parenting.


Online Shop
Take a look at Adoption UK's Online Shop, which features a range of essential adoption related books and products.

Take a break

Give yourself a break while thinking up a caption for our monthly competition.


News Highlights

Childhood obesity classed as neglect
Date: 26 Jul 2010
Young Facebook users urged to use child protection application
Date: 19 Jul 2010
'Cake' programme taken to international adoption event
Date: 12 Jul 2010
Media Centre

Find out more about our work, download the latest press releases and much more


Blogs

Yes!!
Date: Jul 21 2010 3:47PM
We did it!!
Date: Jul 21 2010 9:07AM
2 link meetings now confirmed.
Date: Jul 16 2010 9:48AM