Through our membership and public events, we support and connect adopted people, adoptive parents, prospective adopters and the community around children who cannot live with their birth parents. Read more
Government proposals for adoption support reform in England will have a big impact on the support families receive, including via the ASGSF. Read more
Take on the 100k in May challenge and make every kilometre count for families connected by adoption. Read more
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people, adoptive families, and others parenting children who can’t live with their birth parents. Set up in 1971, we’ll be here for adopted and care experienced children, adults and their families for as long as they need us.
We connect people across the adoption community, support adopters and adoptees, and work with them to influence the decisions that affect their lives.
As a member of Adoption UK, you can access a range of resources, webinars, support & community networks.
Already an AUK member? Log in here to access your members' area.
We host community events to help you through every stage of your adoption journey. From our prospective adopters online meet-up to family walks and parent/carer dinners, take some time to grow your support network and make meaningful connections with others.
Adoption UK's Adoption Barometer report reveals adoption support system is failing hundreds of families across the UK. Four in 10 adoptive families say they are facing severe challenges or are at crisis point as the Adoption Barometer 2026 calls for a legal right to lifelong, needs-led support. Read more
Data published today (Wednesday 13th May) reveals that cuts to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF), introduced last April, are impacting thousands of families through reduced or abruptly ended therapeutic support. Read more
Barbara, a mum of three siblings, shares her insights into why attending Adoption UK Scotland’s key community event can be so valuable to adoptive families. Read more