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On Wednesday 21 January 2026, Adoption Matters will join voluntary adoption agencies from across the UK taking part in Big Adoption Day 2026, highlighting the work they do to find loving adoptive families for children waiting to be placed, and the benefits of adopting through a VAA.
Big Adoption Day, led by the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies (CVAA) and the UK’s first children’s charity, Coram, sees participating agencies hosting information events in their, and celebrating the real-life stories of families who have adopted, to encourage anyone interested in exploring adoption to find out more.
Adoption Matters is hosting its Big Adoption Day event online at 7pm on the day, more details below.
Join online from the comfort of your home and the team will walk you through the adoption process, and explain the ongoing support Adoption Matters offers. There will be no pressure to proceed with an enquiry following attendance at one of our online events – we will walk alongside you at your pace, with honest guidance and helpful information.
2,940 children are currently waiting to be adopted across England, of which almost half have been waiting more than 18 months since entering care*.
There is an urgent need for more prospective adoptive parents to come forward to provide permanent, loving homes for these children.
VAAs like Adoption Matters, are independent, not-for-profit organisations, offering a personalised service to adopters from all backgrounds. They have a wealth of experience having placed thousands of children with adoptive families, particularly those who often wait the longest in care, including older children, those in sibling groups, and children from the global majority or with disabilities. VAAs also provide all their adoptive families with lifelong support, which is flexible and responsive to what families need, whenever they need it.
Did you know that VAAs place just over 20% of all children adopted each year in England.
Adoption Matters has been operating since 1947 and has a wealth of experience in the adoption sector, offering ongoing support and therapeutic training to our families.
Adoption Matters Chief Executive, Susy White, commented:
“Big Adoption Day is a fantastic opportunity to join together with our colleagues across the country to shine a light on the services we offer, as well as raising awareness about the urgent need for more people to consider adopting. Every child deserves the stability and love of a permanent home, we know that adoption can transform lives – not just for children, but for families too”.
“At Adoption Matters, we provide lifelong support to our families because we know adoption is a journey, and we are committed to walking that path with them every step of the way.
“Our events are designed for people to find out more with no commitment to proceed any further, there is no pressure. So do come along and find out more or download one of our adoption information packs – you could make an incredible difference in a child’s life.”
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