What happens in Stage One of the Process and how long does it take?

There are two stages that make up the assessment process to become an approved adopter.We’re going to be talking about the first part of your adoption journey and answering the What happens in Stage One of the Process and how long does it take?

What do we mean by “Spare bedroom”?

Here at Adopters for Adoption we aim to bust the myths that surround adoption. This means answering questions and breaking down barriers around the requirements and the process. One question What do we mean by “Spare bedroom”?

AfA Celebrates 100 Adopter Families Approved

On 13th December Adopters for Adoption approved their 100th adopter family. This has been a huge achievement that the whole team are very excited about. Sally Heaven-Richards, Head of Service AfA Celebrates 100 Adopter Families Approved

Tuesday 6 February 2018 is Safer Internet Day, a national campaign that promotes the safe and positive use of digital technology, especially among children and young people. Safer Internet Day aims to not <strong>Safer Internet Day</strong>

Paedophiles targeting victims on live streams

  Sky reports that Live streaming is increasingly being used to groom, blackmail and abuse victims, investigators have warned.   Police say paedophiles are using live streaming to bombard targets Paedophiles targeting victims on live streams

Finding Me a Family

The first episode of Finding Me A Family will transmit on Tuesday 5th December 2017, on Channel 4 at 9 pm. It will then be available on All4 for 30 Finding Me a Family

Adoption Support Fund – how it’s working for families

Adoption UK, commissioned by the DfE, has recently published an updated online Adoption Support Fund (ASF) guide. The Adoption Support Fund – how it’s working for families provides anyone new Adoption Support Fund – how it’s working for families

Meeting the needs of adopted and permanently placed children

PAC-UK and Adoption UK have published two complementary education guides, for school staff and adoptive parents respectively, to help ensure adopted children get the best possible educational start in life. Meeting the needs of adopted and permanently placed children

Focus on siblings Groups for National Adoption Week – October 2017

With the National Adoption Week not too far away,  the focus this year is on encouraging more prospective adopters to come forward who can provide a secure and loving home for Focus on siblings Groups for National Adoption Week – October 2017

Social Worker needed for the Midlands Area

Are you looking for a new challenge? Adopters for Adoption are looking for a social worker in the Midlands to join their friendly, dynamic team. Interested? Click on this link Social Worker needed for the Midlands Area

National Adoption Week 2017 Update

More than half of the children waiting for adoption in England are brothers and sisters of 2, 3 or more. That’s why this year’s National Adoption Week will focus on Siblings. First National Adoption Week 2017 Update

Survey: Adopted Children Feel Safe, Satisfied, and Trust Adults in Their Lives

Survey of adopted children reveals the vast majority feel safe, satisfied with their lives, and have an adult in their lives they can trust. Along with the other Independent Adoption Survey: Adopted Children Feel Safe, Satisfied, and Trust Adults in Their Lives