Waiting to be parents: adopters' experiences of being recruited

In 2010 we carried out a survey of our membership to understand their experiences of being recruited as adopters and of the assessment and preparation process.

Download the report:

Waiting to be Parents - Adopters' Experiences of Being Recruited.pdf

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Children’s Minister confirms adoption is priority for new government

Children’s Minister Michelle Donelan has written to all Directors of Children’s Services expressing concern about falling numbers of adoptions.
Support fund for adoptive families to receive £5m increase

Adoption UK is delighted that lifesaving support for adoptive families in England is to be boosted by an extra £5 million injection next year - but the charity warns a long-term commitment is still crucial.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist - Part time - Scotland

Adoption UK in Scotland are seeking to appoint one or two Clinical Psychologists on a 2-year contract, to act as Scottish clinical leads for the provision of Therapeutic and Education Support Services for Adoptive Families (TESSA.)
Adopter Support Manager

Adopter Support Manager Job advert and job description.

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Diagnostic challenges and recommendations for the future

This report shares information about FASD and its impact, gathers insights into living with FASD, and outlines recommendations for what needs to happen next to tackle this pervasive condition.
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.
Meeting the needs of adopted and permanently placed children

Adoption UK’s guide Meeting the needs of adopted and permanently placed children - A guide for adoptive parents includes information about Virtual School Heads (VSHs), Designated Teachers (DTs), Priority School Admission and Pupil Premium Plus (PP+).
Beyond the Adoption Order - Wales

The Welsh Government commissioned Bristol University to undertake research into adoption disruption in Wales.
The Care Inquiry Report: Making not breaking - building relationships for our most vulnerable children

Making not breaking: building relationships for our most vulnerable children. Eight leading charities joined forces to launch an inquiry into how best to provide stable and permanent homes for children in England who cannot live with their birth families.
England's Adoption Leadership Board publishes 'myth busting' guides

At the end of 2014, England's National Adoption Leadership Board issued guidelines in response to several court judgements on adoption.
The provision and experience of adoption support services in Wales

Perspectives from adoption agencies and adoptive parents. The report was commissioned by the Welsh Government.
Beyond the Adoption Order: challenges, interventions and adoption disruption

DfE (Department for Education) report, written by Julie Selwyn, Dinithi Wijedasa, and Sarah Meakings.
Listen Up - report

In 2013 we surveyed our members in N. Ireland about their experience of the adoption journey.