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Hundreds of women forced to give up their babies for adoption in the 1950s, 60s and 70s because they were unmarried, are calling for a government apology. Read more
A House of Lords committee has published a report raising concerns about the length of time social workers will be able to continue to make virtual visits to vulnerable looked after children. Read more
Scotland’s kinship carers are often overlooked and undervalued by society despite making huge sacrifices to provide stable homes for vulnerable young people, according to the Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland (KCASS). Read more
The Adoption Support Fund (ASF) has received a short-term extension for the third consecutive year, providing families with access to vital support until July 2022. Read more
Adoption UK in Scotland has published its own manifesto recommendations ahead of May's Holyrood election and is calling for high-quality support for every adoptive family in Scotland. Read more
Adoption UK Cymru has published its own manifesto recommendations ahead of May's Senedd elections and is calling for high-quality support for every adoptive family in Wales. Read more
Adoption UK is urging the governments in all four nations of the UK to protect the mental health of some of the most vulnerable young people. Read more
On 17th December 2020, the Department for Education in England updated its guidance on pupil premium, changing the way it is allocated. Read more
Four young adopted people met Children’s Minister Vicky Ford yesterday to discuss the challenges they face . Read more
Adoption UK welcomes the launch of the Government's Care Review. Read more
Adoption UK welcomes the Government’s announcement that it will extend the Adoption Support Fund for a further year. Read more
Survey of adoptive parents shows impact peer support in helping families through the pandemic. Read more
The charity Adoption UK is warning that declines in the number of adoptions could lead to more children spending their childhood in care. Read more
The care system is “on the edge of a precipice” and requires urgent reform, according to the Children’s Commissioner for England. Read more
Adoption Week (16-20 November) celebrates adoption in Scotland and this year asks prospective adopters whether they could adopt a sibling group? Read more