Welcome to Adoption UK

 

Adoption UK is a national charity run by and for adopters, providing self-help information, advice, support and training on all aspects of adoption and adoptive parenting. 

We work with parents and practitioners to make adoptions succeed, promoting loving and supportive family relationships within adoptive families.

 

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Message Boards

Our Message Boards allow adopters and prospective adopters to share knowledge and support each other.

London to Paris

Hugh set off early this morning on his epic four day cycle to Paris. He's got around 95 miles to cover today!

Children Who Wait

Exclusive to members, our family-finding service features profiles of children waiting to be adopted.


The Care Inquiry

You can now download the full Care Inquiry report: Making not breaking: building relationships for our most vulnerable children


Fundraising

Do you fancy a festive fun-run? Or are you more of a dinner-and-dancing kind of person? Find out more about the different ways you can help support Adoption UK.


Helpline - 0844 848 7900

Sometimes being able to talk to someone makes all the difference. Our helpline advisers offer practical suggestions, information and encouragement, or can point you in the right direction for specialist help.


Meet our new Chief Executive

Hugh joined Adoption UK at the end of October. Find out more about his background and his hopes for Adoption UK.


News Highlights

In the News: a round up of adoption related stories from the last week
Date: 12 Jun 2013
Care providers criticise placement decision making
Date: 30 May 2013
Children suffer instability due to lack of foster carers
Date: 16 May 2013

Blogs

Adoption Assurance
Date: Jun 17 2013 2:02PM
Permanency is a key aspect of adoption; in general terms, it's what gives a child hope that their future is secure. However, sometimes things don't always seem to work out as first planned.
The battleground
Date: Jun 5 2013 11:23PM
'Shame on you' to a care system that is failing to provide what is required
managing the appetite..........
Date: May 1 2013 12:20PM
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