Here you will find our factsheets about various topics related to adoption. We have many more factsheets and resources including webinars, community groups and our Adoption Today magazine in the membership area. To find out more about membership, see the link below:
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At AUK, we campaign for better support for adopted people and adoptive families. Find out more about what’s available and how to access it. Read more
Early trauma and pre-birth experiences can lead to behavioural and developmental conditions. Find out more here. Read more
These factsheets will take you through the process and considerations to make if you're thinking about adopting a child you foster. Read more
A Special Guardianship Order (SGO) is an order appointing one or two individuals, sometimes relatives, to be a child’s ‘Special Guardian'. Read more
These factsheets will take you through what to expect at each stage of the adoption process, from finding an agency to matching your family with a child. Read more
Your social worker will want to know that you’ve thought about all aspects of family life, from social media to school. These factsheets will help you prepare. Read more