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Our services & support for adopters

We offer a wide range of services and support for adopters in the UK including therapeutic support from our experienced PATH team, education resources, training courses, community support via our memberships, forums and community groups. 

If you need immediate help, contact our helpline:

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Adoption Support Fund (England)

Adoption Support Fund (England)

The Adoption Support Fund (ASF) is available to adopters throughout England. The fund was established because many families need some kind of therapeutic support following adoption and too many have struggled to get the help they need in the past. We are campaigning for long term funding for adopters in all four nations. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2022

Author: Kirsty Folan

Community support

Community support

We have a strong community at Adoption UK with regular community groups, webinars and an online forum. You can get access to many more community groups, hundreds of webinars and our Adoption Today magazine when you become a member. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Kirsty Folan

Education resources

Education resources

We provide education resources including videos, free downloads and workshops. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2022

Updated: 10th November, 2022

Author: Kirsty Folan

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD Hub)

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD Hub)

FASD Hub UK provide a support service for adults with FASD, adoptive and biological parents, foster carers, kinship carers and step parents across Scotland, and the professionals who work with and support these families. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2022

Updated: 6th February, 2023

Author: Kirsty Folan

Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland

Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland

From September 1st 2020, Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland will be led by Adoption UK Scotland and AFA Scotland. The FAQ below sets out the details. Read more

Published: 28th August, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2022

Author: Charlotte Kissack

Psychology & Therapy Hub (PATH)

Psychology & Therapy Hub (PATH)

Adoption UK now has an in-house therapeutic service for children, families and social workers. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2022

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Kirsty Folan

Self-care

Self-care

Self-care advice, materials, hints and tips for the whole community to use. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2023

Author: Online Team

The First 1000 Days (Wales)

The First 1000 Days (Wales)

The First 1000 Days project is here for you from day 1, to offer a helping hand and a listening ear from a thriving community of fellow adopters. This project is available for adopters currently living in Wales. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2021

Updated: 14th March, 2023

Author: Online Team

Training

Training

See how we can help you with our range of training courses across the UK. Learn from experienced adopters and professionals with plenty of time to ask questions. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2022

Updated: 20th October, 2022

Author: Kirsty Folan

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