FASD Hub Scotland

Scotland

Adoption UK in Scotland operates from our office base in Edinburgh, providing information, support and advice to those parenting children who are no longer able to live with their birth families, across Scotland. Our services are provided through our helpline, online support systems, training workshops and support groups.

We work closely with voluntary adoption agencies and local authorities across Scotland. If you are based in Scotland and are interested in adopting a child please contact us for information and advice about the routes to adoption in your area.

For an overview of the adoption process please download our factsheet

For information on COVID-19 and support during this time please click here

From September 1st 2020, Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland will be led by Adoption UK Scotland and AFA Scotland. Read our FAQ for more details.

FASD Hub Scotland

This year’s Adoption Barometer provides a comprehensive stock-take of the adoption landscape across the UK in 2019.

Based on a survey of 5,000 adoptive families – the largest ever of its kind – the report analyses adopter’s experiences at all stages of the adoption journey.
It assesses government performance in supporting families and makes recommendations for changes in policy and practice.
This year, the report has a special focus on FASD and highlights the failure in diagnosing and treating children who have been exposed to alcohol in the womb.

FASD Hub Scotland is a tiered support service for all parents and carers of children and young people who have been affected - or may have been - by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). This prenatal exposure to alcohol can lead to a condition called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

The service is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Adoption UK Scotland.

Email: [email protected]

Useful Signposting and Resources:

Factsheets - FASD

Our useful Factsheets covering difference aspects of FASD. Read more

FASD Helpline

Find out how to contact one of our dedicated FASD Advisors. Read more

FASD Awareness Day

Calling all children and young people to celebrate FASD Day! We know that you are amazing! Read more

FASD Podcasts

List of listening resources with further FASD information. Read more

FASD Service Directory

The directory lists local and national organisations who provide support & services to families and individuals. Read more

Information and resources

List of useful materials including blogs and downloadable flyers. Read more

Useful FASD links

Further websites with useful resources and FASD information. Read more

Latest

October Today - August 2020

In this issue: Adoption Barmometer 2020, #YouCanAdopt campaign and Super-Charging your child’s school support.

n10. Monday 19th October at 8pm

Adoption UK webinar - approvals and matching panels - ask anything.

9. Friday 16th October at 11am

Adoption UK meet-up for all prospective adopters - UK-wide.

8. Thursday 15th October at 8pm

The Long View of Adoption with Ann Bell and Ans Aspden.

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