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#YouCanAdopt

National Adoption Week 2020 (12th – 18th October)

At a time when national statistics reveal that black and mixed-heritage children wait longer to be matched with a new adoptive family, this year's National Adoption Week will focus on appealing to potential parents from black African and black Caribbean backgrounds to accurately and positively improve perceptions about adoption. 

For information on our National Adoption Week webinar series - open to all - please see below. 

Read our National Adoption Week guest blogs. 

Thinking of adopting? We’ll be with you every step of the way.

There are nearly 3,000 children waiting to be adopted in England. Adoption could transform their lives and give them the safe and loving homes they need.

Anyone interested in becoming an adoptive parent is being urged to find out more via national campaign #YouCanAdopt which aims to bust myths around who is eligible to adopt and explore what the adoption process involves 

Adoption UK has a host of information, resources and advice for anyone thinking of adopting.

Find out how we can support you on your journey:

Beginning your journey

Beginning your journey

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

Published: 9th October, 2019

Updated: 5th October, 2020

Author: Online Team

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Family membership

Join our community - offering support, advice, friendship & resources to families throughout the UK. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2017

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Andrew Skeates

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Fundraise for us

As a charity, we rely on their generosity of our members and supporters - there are so many different ways you can make a difference. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2020

Updated: 2nd December, 2020

Author: Online Team

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Latest Blogs

Our team and a host of guest bloggers share their own individual journeys and experiences. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Online Team

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You Can Adopt Videos

You Can Adopt Videos

A selection of testimonials on adoption experiences from various families. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2020

Updated: 14th September, 2020

Author: Online Team

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