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Today, voluntary adoption agencies across the UK open their doors simultaneously to mark Big Adoption Day 2025. Here at Adopters for Adoption our door is always open to help potential … Big Adoption Day 2025

Festive celebrations like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Eid are wonderful opportunities to socialise, but they can be overwhelming for adopted children. Here’s our guide to navigating these occasions smoothly.

Meet Funmi, a 55-year-old mum continuing her family’s legacy of adoption. As a single parent, she shares how her faith inspired her journey to adopt her daughter.

This year as we have been celebrating our tenth birthday we are extremely proud to have received a judgement of Good in all areas from Ofsted. 10 Years working to … AFA’s 10th Birthday year coincides with another great report from Ofsted

National Adoption Week Settling in at school As the girls settled into their new home, it was time for them to start at a new school. Sarah said: “We went … Every adoption journey is unique

Adopted children with a history of childhood trauma from challenging childhood experiences can find day-to-day tasks, such as school and homework, harder than those without trauma. Discover how you can … Addressing Homework Challenges for Children with a History of Trauma

Discover the unique challenges adoptive families face and why long-term support is essential to building healthy relationships and thriving as a family.    Why is Post-Adoption Support Essential? Adopting a child … Why Adoptive Families Need Long-Term Support

Here at Adopters for Adoption, we have first-hand experience of adoption, with some of our team having adopted themselves or were adopted in childhood. So, we know how crucial it … Supporting Your Child’s Journey of Self Discovery

Let’s take a look at some of the most common questions surrounding the adoption panel to demystify the process and give you the information you need to step into your … The Adoption Panel Process: Your Questions Answered 

Father’s Day is an excellent opportunity to say thank you to all of the hard working dads out there who do all they can for their children. This Father’s Day … Fatherhood Beyond Biology: The True Essence of Father’s Day in Adoption 

Design Teddy’s t-shirt As part of our 10th Birthday celebrations we are proud to launch our Birthday Bear design competition. Could you design Teddy’s t-shirt? All winners will have their … Children’s Design a Bear Competition

10 Years of AfA It feels like just yesterday when we embarked on this journey, armed with dedication and a shared vision to put adopters and children at the very … Adopters for Adoption: 2024 is our 10th birthday year!