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 you should contact your local authority to find out their procedures for placing children in your local area.

Attachment Awareness in Education

Adoption UK in Scotland is collaborating with parents, educational psychologists, headteachers, teachers and school staff members to make every school in Scotland attachment aware.

For more information, costs and to book training download the flyer

Latest

Children’s Minister confirms adoption is priority for new government

Children’s Minister Michelle Donelan has written to all Directors of Children’s Services expressing concern about falling numbers of adoptions.
Support fund for adoptive families to receive £5m increase

Adoption UK is delighted that lifesaving support for adoptive families in England is to be boosted by an extra £5 million injection next year - but the charity warns a long-term commitment is still crucial.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist - Part time - Scotland

Adoption UK in Scotland are seeking to appoint one or two Clinical Psychologists on a 2-year contract, to act as Scottish clinical leads for the provision of Therapeutic and Education Support Services for Adoptive Families (TESSA.)
Adopter Support Manager

Adopter Support Manager Job advert and job description.

Training Programme

Adoption UK - Scotland Training Programme: Autumn 2019
'Connective Parenting' Non Violent Resistance (NVR) workshop

This two day training workshop is for parents seeking a more connective way to parent.