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Adoption Matters is proud to support this years National Adoption Week as latest figures show there are 2,970 children waiting for adoption in England, but just 1,350 approved adopter families waiting, showing a shortfall of of 1,620.
National Adoption Week as latest figures show 2,970 children waiting as gap between children and adopters is 54%
“We knew we wanted our oldest daughter to have a sibling.”
When Emma and Chris adopted their youngest daughter, they ensured their six-year-old daughter was involved throughout the introductions and matching process.
The support offered by Adoption Matters helped make the transition smoother and helped build the strong sisterly bond they share today.
Now both girls are thriving as part of a loving family.
Qadeer, and his husband Mark, met over fifteen years ago and will soon celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. From early in their relationship, they shared the belief that if they ever chose to have children, they would adopt. They spent years travelling, building their careers and enjoying life together before deciding the time was right to start a family. Without the pressure of a biological clock, they were able to make the decision slowly and intentionally.
April, a solo adopter from Liverpool, first shared her story with us in October 2025. It took a while for April to enquire about adopting, mainly over fears her circumstances – being a single queer woman and living in a small home. Instead, everything she thought might be a barrier turned out to be a strength. Here, April gives an update on their journey since becoming a family two and half years ago.
We regularly host online adoption information events for anyone curious about adoption. Join online from the comfort of your home, ideally with a camera-enabled device. There is no pressure to proceed to the next step if you attend our event – we’re here to walk alongside you, at your pace, with honest guidance and helpful information.
Our events are led by experienced enquiry team members, a social worker and guest adopters. Events typically last 60–90 minutes, depending on participation. Joining instructions will be sent in advance. Our latest events are:
General Adoption Information Event – Tuesday 20 October at 10:30am
Meet the Adopter Event – Meet adopter Steve – Thursday 3 November at 7:30pm
General Adoption Information Event – Tuesday 4 November at 7pm
Adopting a Baby or Toddler: Exploring Early Permanence Event – Thursday 12 November at 7pm
Adoption Matters offer ongoing support to their families and adopted adults. Our Centre for Fostering and Adoption Support offers a unique support and therapy service supporting adoption and permanency and also offer freely available video resources so that knowledge from their skilled and experienced team can be passed on to families and professionals working with children and young people.
