adoption

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 

Studies suggest that a quarter of care-experienced children may have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), but the condition is still widely misunderstood and often misdiagnosed. So, what is FASD, what … Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): What Adoptive Parents Should Know

In England, there are currently over 1000 children who are waiting to be adopted at any time. This number highlights how crucial it is for parents nationwide to become adopters. … A Guide to Adoption When You Already Have Children

Tom and Sophie, who adopted their son through AFA, share the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of their adoption journey as a family.