About Adoption

Starting your journey

If you’re thinking of adopting, the place to start is to find an adoption agency. Read more

The process

The main stages of the adoption process explained. Read more

What is adoption?

Adoption is the legal process by which a child or a group of siblings who cannot be brought up within their birth family become full, permanent and legal members of their new family. Read more

Who can adopt?

Adoption is open to more people than you might think. Read more

Latest

Coronavirus and Anxiety in Schools

For some children, especially those who have experienced loss or trauma, and those whose anxiety baseline levels are set high, concerns about the Coronavirus may erupt into anxiety-fuelled behaviour in school.

ASF receives short-term extension for second year running

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a short-term extension to the Adoption Support Fund (ASF) beyond March 2021.

Chair – Regional Advisory Group

If you have leadership skills, ability to network, can collate and summarise views, enjoys debate and discussion then this might be the perfect volunteer role for you.

Regional Advisory Group Champion

This role will be suited to an adoptive parent who is familiar with current adoption issues, has leadership and networking skills.

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Join us

Join the thousands of prospective adopters, adoptive families and professionals that make up Adoption UK’s supportive community.

Support

Make connections: through our Helpline, Online Forums and Support Groups

Family Membership

For adoptive parents, prospective adopters and anyone with a connection to adoption, Family Membership provides all the information, support and community you need.