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  1. About adoption
  2. You Can Adopt

#YouCanAdopt

#YouCanAdopt is a campaign delivered by the The National Adoption Recruitment Steering Group, which AUK is part of, and supported by the Department for Education. 

The campaign aims to help find families for the children who wait in care the longest – those who are older, in siblings groups, with disabilities and from ethnic minorities. In England, more than 1,000 of these children are waiting significantly longer than others to find their forever homes.

To meet real adopters of children from these groups, watch the new film from #YouCanAdopt. It has a bit of a twist! Please note that though the adopters are real, the children in this film are actors.

Thinking of adopting? We’ll be with you every step of the way.

There are nearly 3,000 children waiting to be adopted in England. Adoption could transform their lives and give them the safe and loving homes they need.

Anyone interested in becoming an adoptive parent is being urged to find out more via national campaign #YouCanAdopt which aims to bust myths around who is eligible to adopt and explore what the adoption process involves 

Adoption UK has a host of information, resources and advice for anyone thinking of adopting.

Find out how we can support you on your journey:

Beginning your journey

Beginning your journey

If you’re thinking of adopting, the place to start is to find an adoption agency. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2019

Updated: 16th September, 2021

Author: Online Team

I want to be a member

I want to be a member

Join our community - offering support, advice, friendship & resources to people touched by adoption throughout the UK. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2017

Updated: 1st July, 2022

Author: Andrew Skeates

Latest Blogs

Latest Blogs

Our team and a host of guest bloggers share their own individual journeys and experiences. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Online Team

Make a donation

As a charity, we rely on their generosity of our members and supporters - there are so many different ways you can make a difference. Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2021

Updated: 23rd June, 2022

Author: Online Team

You Can Adopt Videos

You Can Adopt Videos

A selection of testimonials on adoption experiences from various families. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2020

Updated: 14th September, 2020

Author: Online Team

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