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

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.

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.

Click the image below to donwload the guide:

Latest

n10. Monday 19th October at 8pm

Adoption UK webinar - approvals and matching panels - ask anything.
9. Friday 16th October at 11am

Adoption UK meet-up for all prospective adopters - UK-wide.
8. Thursday 15th October at 8pm

The Long View of Adoption with Ann Bell and Ans Aspden.
7. Thursday 15th October at 11am

Sarah Lloyd - The BUSS Model Building Underdeveloped Sensorimotor Systems early in the life of a child/the process of adoption.

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.

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