Our research shows that around a quarter of adopted 13-18 year olds are in touch with their birth family, outside formal contact arrangements. The vast majority have searched via social media, often initiated by the adopted child, more often by a member of their birth family. Read more
Foster carers can make an incredible difference to children’s lives. They provide nurture and security at a time when the world can seem to be a very frightening place. Read more
Our CEO, Sue Armstrong Brown sets our our strategy and vision for the next 3 years. Read more
Of the 2,030 children waiting to be adopted, almost half are part of a sibling group. The latest #YouCanAdopt campaign, run by adoption agencies in England, launches today and is encouraging more people to come forward to adopt siblings. Read more
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A heartfelt & honest blog addressing the difficult subject of adoption disruption. Read more
Guest blogger, @Sarah_eternally_endo talks through her experiences of going through the adoption process with her older birth child who lives with autism Read more
Charlotte Jenkins - founder and director of Beacon Family Services, and certified Theraplay® Therapist, explains how play can help traumatised children regain a feeling of safety. Read more
14 year old Caitlain describes her meeting with Children's Minister, Vicky Ford, & urges other young adopted people to speak up for change Read more
Peer support is the beating heart of Adoption UK. Providing opportunities for parents and families to meet and support each other has been embedded in the charity’s DNA... Read more
In a personal blog, adopted adult and Mum through adoption, Sarah, talks about the harm and hurt caused by jokes around adoption. Read more
These are some thoughts around transition to high school that parents may find useful. Read more
Research has revealed that almost all councils in England expect to cut spending from April, in order to balance their books following the pressures of 2020. Read more