Adoption UK in Scotland operates from our office base in Edinburgh, providing information, support and advice to those parenting children who are no longer able to live with their birth families, across Scotland. Our services are provided through our helpline, online support systems, training workshops and support groups.
We work closely with voluntary adoption agencies and local authorities across Scotland. If you are based in Scotland and are interested in adopting a child please contact us for information and advice about the routes to adoption in your area.
For an overview of the adoption process please download our factsheet
For information on COVID-19 and support during this time please click here
From September 1st 2020, Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland will be led by Adoption UK Scotland and AFA Scotland. Read our FAQ for more details.
A new service launched by Adoption UK Scotland for parents and carers of children and young people who were - or are suspected of having been - exposed to alcohol during pregnancy, a condition known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Read more
Whilst in our houses, you can still get support from Adoption UK through our range of virtual meet ups (open to members and non members). Read more
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
TESSA (Therapeutic, Education and Support Services) in Scotland is an early intervention programme that helps adoptive parents achieve better outcomes for their children. Read more
Adoption Week Scotland was packed full of virtual events, meet ups & webinars. If you missed out then you can catch up with some of the events as they were recorded! Read more
For Scotland related blogs visit our Latest blogs page, and filter by Scotland. Read more
This page contains a series of factsheets covering a variety of adoption related topics relevant to Scotland. Read more
Adoption UK Scotland undertook a survey of families' views and concerns about the return to school. Read our summary findings Read more
What does the new lockdown mean for adopted children and school? We cut to the chase in our new blog. Read more
Some links to related organisations and resources related to adoption and looked-after children in Scotland. Read more
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the internationally mandated children’s rights framework that informs our strategies and programmes. Read more
The lives of some of the UK's most vulnerable children are being devastated by a string of missed opportunities to provide them with adequate support. Read more
The parliamentary event at Holyrood was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the Equal Chance campaign in Scotland Read more
The Scottish Parliament's report on ASN has been published. Read more
We are calling you all together in pursuit ofa fair deal for adoptive families in Scotland. Read more
How to navigate the bumps in the road and to make sure you don't do it alone. Read more
A study to created to map the adoption support services across Scottish agencies. Read more
A handy guide for parents and teachers of adopted children in priary school in Scotland Read more
We are committed to supporting, promoting and disseminating research wherever it supports adopters in Scotland. Read more
Adoption UK - Scotland Training Programme Read more
Based on the Non Violent Resistance or NVR approach it helps parents to connect with their child and manage difficult behaviours. Read more
