Scotland

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

The Adoption Journey

Created with support from AFA Scotland, the Adoption Journey is a preparation guide for every prospective adopter in Scotland to help them to navigate the twists and turns of the adoption process.

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Self care during COVID 1

When adopters talk about self care, most think it is not important, not right we should put ourselves first or it involves eating cake. Other say they have no time, don’t know what to do for self care or just have no enthusiasm for self care.
Getting Down to Learning

While schools are closed, many will be using digital platforms to provide students with regular work to complete at home, especially for secondary school aged children.
Adoption Today - April 2020

In this issue: regulars such as the view from here and the refuelling station, as well as advice on how to care for yourself and your family during the Covid-19 crisis.
Filling the Long Days

With children home from school, and activities everywhere cancelled or curtailed, the days can seem very long. Top Tips from home educators on ways to keep your family busy while building some learning to every day.

Mapping Adoption Support in Scotland

A study to created to map the adoption support services across Scottish agencies.
Let's Learn Together - Scotland

A handy guide for parents and teachers of adopted children in priary school in Scotland
Research

We are committed to supporting, promoting and disseminating research wherever it supports adopters in Scotland.