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Big Adoption Day 2026

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There are 2,940 children waiting for their adoptive family
There are 2,940 children waiting for their adoptive family

Over half of these children have waited 18 months or longer

We want to help change that, could you?

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Adoption Matters

From the first phone call,
to the first grandchild.
We're here for you.

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Why choose Adoption Matters?

Ruth adopted her daughter with Adoption Matters

The Process

The adoption process starts with your first email or call to us, right through to a child's first years with you and beyond. Below is an overview of the stages of the adoption process to give you an idea of what to expect.

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Enquiry
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Online event, one to one video call, visit to you at home
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Registration of Interest (Stage 1)
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Information sharing discussion (Stage 1)
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Checks/references(Stage 1)
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Preparation Training (Stage 1)
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Formal Application (Stage 2)
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Approval
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Family Finding
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Linking and Matching
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Placement
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Meet some of the 2,940 children waiting to be adopted

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Upcoming Events

Check out our latest recruitment, fundraising and Centre for Fostering and Adoption Support events.

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Adoption Info Events

21 Jan
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Online Adoption Information Event – 21 January 2026 Big Adoption Day

Attending one of our online adoption information events is a convenient way to find out more about adoption...

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14 Feb
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Online Adoption Information Event – 14 February

Attending one of our online adoption information events is a convenient way to find out more about adoption...

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04 Mar
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Online Adoption Information Event – 04 March

Attending one of our online adoption information events is a convenient way to find out more about adoption...

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Centre for Fostering & Adoption Support Events

13 Jan
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Webinar – Parenting Teenagers

We recognise that adolescence presents different demands for young people and their parents. This webinar a...

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27 Jan
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NEW Webinar – Thinking about Sibling Dynamics in Blended Families

Each child has their own role within each family and we know that introducing a new child into this dynamic...

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10 Feb
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Webinar – Sensory Processing

Our sensory support packages are very popular and this webinar is an excellent introduction into Sensory Pr...

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General & Fundraising Events

27 Jun
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Save the Date – Kate and Martin Slack’s Garden Party in aid of Adoption Matters

We are absolutely delighted that Kate and Martin Slack want to support us again in 2026 by hosting another ...

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20 Sep
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Warrington Running Festival – 10x places

We are so excited to have secured 10x charity places for the Warrington Running Festival in 2026! The event...

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