What is adoption?

A video that explains the adoption process in England to help anyone thinking about it, decide whether it’s for them by giving them an insight into the reasons why children require adoption, the assessment process, matching and introductions.

Family Rights Group

A charity that works with parents in England and Wales whose children are in need, at risk or are in the care system. 

PAC-UK

Specialists in therapy, advice, support, counselling and training to all those affected by adoption and permanency

First4Adoption

The national information service for adoption and answers a lot of  questions about where and how to start your journey if you are thinking of adopting.

Adoption UK

Help, support and information about adoption. A wide range of resources is available including Children Who Wait which is a family-finding service for approved adopters waiting to be matched.

CoramBAAF

A wide range of help and support resources.

Scottish Adoption: Teen Talk

An Instagram-based online teen adoptee community created by Scottish Adoption Teen Ambassadors

20 of the best adoption books

Some of the best adoption books for parent-to-be and children