Children are waiting longer

55% rise in children waiting over a year

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There are 2,910 children waiting for their adoptive family
There are 2,910 children waiting for their adoptive family

Some wait longer than others

We want to help change that, could you?

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Adoption Matters

From the first phone call,
to the first grandchild.
We're here for you.

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The Process

The adoption process starts with your first email or call to us, right through to a child's first years with you and beyond. Below is an overview of the stages of the adoption process to give you an idea of what to expect.

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Enquiry
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Online event, one to one video call, visit to you at home
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Registration of Interest (Stage 1)
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Information sharing discussion (Stage 1)
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Checks/references(Stage 1)
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Preparation Training (Stage 1)
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Formal Application (Stage 2)
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Approval
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Family Finding
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Linking and Matching
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Placement
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Meet some of the 2,910 children waiting to be adopted

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Upcoming Events

Check out our latest recruitment, fundraising and Centre for Fostering and Adoption Support events.

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Adoption Info Events

08 Oct
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Online Adoption Information Event – 08 October

Attending one of our online adoption information events is a convenient way to find out more about adoption...

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25 Oct
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Online Adoption Information Event – 25 October

Attending one of our online adoption information events is a convenient way to find out more about adoption...

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11 Nov
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Online Adoption Information Event – 11 November

Attending one of our online adoption information events is a convenient way to find out more about adoption...

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Centre for Fostering & Adoption Support Events

14 Oct
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Webinar – Shame and Self-Worth

This webinar has been developed to explore what shame is and how it affects us. We will look at the impact ...

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15 Oct
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Webinar – Managing Challenging Behaviour: Understanding Child to Parent Violence and Aggression

We are aware that for many families child to parent violence is a significant issue and we know this to be ...

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04 Nov
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Webinar – Brain to Brain: Parenting with PACE Principles

PACE stands for a way of being with a child, which is informed by our understanding of the importance of th...

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General & Fundraising Events