There are now more children in need of adoption than those coming forward to adopt.
We're supporting a new national campaign, The Journey from You Can Adopt. The campaign aims to inspire people to take the first step towards growing their family through adoption.
If you're ready to take your first step into adoption, book onto one of our information events, or read on.
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Adopters from all walks of life share the ups and downs of their own adoption journeys, highlighting that like all family trips, adoption is an experience that’s full of adventure, challenges, chaos and conversation – but most importantly, love.
While there may be bumps in the road, adopting a child in need of a forever home will take you to places you never imagined - once you take that first step.
Many people hold back from starting their adoption journeys because they’re waiting for the ‘perfect’ time or circumstances - but for a child in need of a permanent home, the perfect time is now.
Like any new parents, many prospective adopters worry about their ability to cope - but with adoption, this is a journey you can navigate together, with support available along the way.
We offer a range of adoption support services which starts with preparation to adopt, and includes support groups, training, workshops, family days and more specialised therapy.
For the first time in recent years, there are now more children in need of adoption than those coming forward to adopt. We're looking for adopters from all walks of life. Your ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality or faith doesn’t matter, as long as you can love and care for a child you can adopt.
You can adopt if you:
If you are thinking about adoption, have any questions, or just want to find out more, book onto one of our information events.
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Dale and his partner adopted their eldest daughter when she was five, along with her younger brother.
Dale said:
"We really wanted to adopt siblings as we think the relationship they have with each other is so important and we really wanted to nurture that.
Sara and Stu began their journey in 2015 and are now parents to three adopted children.
They said:
“You don’t need millions of pounds; you don’t need a mansion… It’s a journey, but it’s for the right reason, and the rewards are endless.”
Sara and Stu decided to adopt a third child, after hearing how many children were in need of forever homes in their local area.
A few weeks later they embarked on the early permanence process and were matched with their daughter, Isabel.
Hear from real people who have been through the experience.
#YouCanAdopt have produced a series of podcasts.
The latest podcast features an episode hosted by BBC’s ‘The Traitors’ star and adoptive-father-of-two, Miles Asteri in conversation with adopter Alex, about her adoption journey.
In the podcast, they discuss their experiences with adoption, reflecting on the ups and downs of the journey to finding their forever families.
If you're thinking about adoption, then you can find out more at one of our information events.
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If you'd prefer to speak to someone, then give us a call on 0300 123 6727 and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as possible.
