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There are 2,580 children waiting for their adoptive family
There are 2,580 children waiting for their adoptive family

Some wait longer than others

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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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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Support
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Meet some of the 2,580 children waiting to be adopted

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Introducing Marcus

Introducing Marcus

We are looking for an individual, couple or family to provide Marcus a stable and loving home through adopt...

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Upcoming Events

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

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Adoption Info Events

19 Dec
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Online Adoption Information Event – 19 December

Our online adoption information events are a convenient way to find out more about adoption, our Ofsted out...

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15 Jan
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Big Adoption Day 2025 – Online Adoption Information Event – 15 January

On Wednesday 15 January 2025, Adoption Matters is joining Voluntary Adoption Agencies across the UK  to mar...

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25 Jan
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Online Adoption Information Event – 25 January

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

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Centre for Adoption Support Events

22 Jan
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Webinar – Brain to Brain: Parenting with PACE Principles

PACE stands for a way of being with a child, which is informed by our understanding of the importance of th...

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28 Jan
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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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21 Feb
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Webinar – The Nurtured Heart Approach®

The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a relationship-focused parenting approach which was originally develo...

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General & Fundraising Events

28 Jun
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Kate and Martin Slack’s Garden Party in Aid of Adoption Matters

Adoption Matters is delighted to reveal that Kate and Martin Slack's Garden Party in Aid of Adoption Matter...

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