Are you affected by the so-called ‘Somerset judgment’, or worried that you might be? Read more
Our powerful new little film about what school can feel like for an adopted child. Read more
This campaign aims to help find families for the children who wait in care the longest – those who are older, in siblings groups, with disabilities and from ethnic minorities. In England, more than 1,000 of these children are waiting significantly longer than others to find their forever homes. Read more
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Challenge yourself and help raise founds at the same time in '22. Read more
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We are the leading charity providing support, awareness and understanding for those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. Read more
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We surveyed over 1,500 adopters parenting 2,101 children about their experience of the education system in the UK. Read more
Join our community - offering support, advice, friendship & resources to people touched by adoption throughout the UK. Read more
A structured, facilitated service that provides adoptive families with the opportunity to contribute to the improvement of services in your area; helping you deliver inclusive and meaningful support Read more
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Adoption and Permanence (APPGAP) was launched in February 2019. Read more
The Adoption Barometer Survey 2023 is now open! The only comprehensive UK-wide assessment of the lived experience of adoption. By completing the survey, you will help us to make the case for more support for adopted people and adoptive families in the UK. Read more
We have a wide range of expert and professional resources on a whole host of adoption issues. Read more
Read a selection of blogs from the perspective of adopted children and adults about their adoption journey. Read more
Adopted children, young people and adults deserve excellent adoption support whenever they need it Read more
The Adoption Support Fund (ASF) is available to adopters throughout England. The fund was established because many families need some kind of therapeutic support following adoption and too many have struggled to get the help they need in the past. We are campaigning for long term funding for adopters in all four nations. Read more
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In this issue: celebration 50 years of Adoption UK, a look at early intervention, how to avoid some of the pitfalls of Mother's Day and design a day that fits your family, plus much, much more! Read more