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.
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Download the Adoption Jargon Buster resource. Read more
TESSA project - Joint project with Adoption Routes Read more
A range of training courses and workshops are delivered across Northern Ireland by local adopters. Read more
The second annual Adoption Barometer provides a review of the national experiences of adopters. Read more
Health Minister Robin Swann announces his intention to introduce a new Adoption and Children Bill in the NI Assembly. Read more... Read more
A handy guide for parents and teachers of adopted children in primary school in Northern Ireland. Read more
Annual publication of statistical information on children adopted from care in NI Read more