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Adoption England Youth Voice and Influence Conference: Learning from adopted young people’s experience
We had the opportunity to explore the work and journeys of several regional and voluntary adoption agencies being led by the voice of the children and young people we seek to serve. The conference was not just for professionals, but young people with experience of being adopted and was led and guided by what they had wanted to focus on.
Adopt South West Online Conference: Therapeutic Life Story Work
Join us for our free annual Adopt South West Conference on Monday, 7 October 2024, focusing on Therapeutic Life Story Work for children, young people, and young adults.
We’ve published our Annual Report (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024)
In 2023-2024, we increased the number of children with adoption plans, the proportion of children placed with our own adopters, and the rate of early permanence placements. We welcomed Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as a new partner and received national recognition for our work on early permanence and children with disabilities. We continue […]
National adoption drive launches amid rise in number of children needing a forever home
With the cost of living hitting families, experts warn that prospective adopters may be holding back waiting for the ‘perfect time’ or circumstances. But for a child needing a permanent home, the perfect time is now. The campaign is supported by BBC’s ‘The Traitors’ contestant Miles Asteri, adoptive father of two, who described adoption as ‘the adventure of a lifetime’.
University of Exeter is seeking volunteers aged 14 to 21 years old
Take part in research to design a support programme to help teenagers to develop problem solving, planning and organising skills! Find out how you can help the University of Exeter’s research on adapting Teen Online Problem Solving (TOPS) intervention for teenagers who have been adopted.
The Adoption Barometer survey 2024 is now open!
Adoption UK needs your help to build the case for more support. This year there is just one survey, for both adopted people and adopters. Share your views of the past year now!