Northern Ireland

We provide support to adopters and prospective adopters in Northern Ireland through a dedicated office, based in Belfast. This page provides information on adoption and the kind of support we can provide for adopters in Northern Ireland.

News

Peer Support Groups - Dads Group

The Dads Peer Support Group have recently spent an action packed day together and are planning more for later in the year. Read more
Adopted Young Peoples Group

Banter Project funded by Awards for All - Opportunities for 14-25 year olds who are adopted to meet for social activities. Read more
Adoption and Children Bill, Northern Ireland

Updates on progress through the Northern Ireland Assembly. Read more

Publications

Adoption Jargon Buster

Download the Adoption Jargon Buster resource. A resource about the terminology commonly used in the adoption sector Read more
Children adopted from care in NI 2020/21

Annual publication of statistical information on children adopted from care in NI Read more
Let's Learn Together

A handy guide for parents and teachers of adopted children in primary school in Northern Ireland. Read more