Lillybelle, aged 11, has written a book about her adoption journey called In My Own Words. In her blog she writes about the advice she would give to her younger self. Read more
Is the pressure of exam season threatening the wellbeing and stability of your adoptive or kinship family? We asked young adults, parents and carers for their advice. Read more
Cara was adopted by Chris and Joe when she was two years old. They write about Cara’s speech and language needs, how they taught Cara to sign and what parenting life is like for the two adoptive dads, both of whom are profoundly deaf. Read more
Barbara Ogston leads the FASD Hub Scotland, which is funded by the Scottish government and run by Adoption UK. She reflects back on the progress taking place in FASD diagnosis, understanding and support. Read more
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Last week news reports revealed that children who have made a serious attempt on their life are not meeting thresholds for mental health services. This bleak reality is not news to many children and young people with care experience and their families – adoptive parents, kinship carers and foster parents. Read more
R writes about Mother's Day from the perspective of an adopted person in 'Mother's Day, DNA and Bunions'. Read more
The plan was due to be released last week and the last minute U-turn has received widespread condemnation from mental health and children's sectors. Our policy advisor, Katharine Slocombe explains what this means for the adoption sector. Read more
CEO Emily Frith looks back over her time at Adoption UK so far - the highlights and things she has learned. Read more
Our Education Policy Advisor, Rebecca Brooks rounds up a roller coaster year of education policy in England. Despite all the turbulence, there has still been some progress and we hope this will continue into the new year. Read more
Christmas can be a triggering time for our little ones. Parties can often be tricky to manage. The combination of Christmas and a party is something else entirely. Lizzy Fraser shares her tips on taking children out to any Christmas Party. Read more
Last week, Members of Parliament took part in a debate on The Independent Review of Children's Social Care in England. Whilst it was mostly focused on children currently in care, or at risk of entering care, adoption was also part of the discussion. Read more
Education is not confined to the walls of a school. Real life opportunities like a visit to the dentist and the bringing home of a new puppy are learning experiences that allow our children to process what has happened to them, fill in developmental gaps and move on with their life, wiser and more resilient. Read more