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To ensure our page is as useful and supportive as possible to the wide and diverse adoption community, we have set out some guidance.

Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people, adoptive families, and others parenting children who can’t live with their birth parents. This guidance also informs how we moderate comments. We do not like hiding comments or blocking and will never do so without good reason and in line with these principles.
1. It is important that everyone feels welcome and safe here.

Please respect the views and experiences of others and be kind and courteous.
2. We welcome strong views, expressed respectfully. Adoption is complex and evolving and there is a broad range of experiences and opinions, as well as historical and national differences and it is important that everyone is valued and heard.
3. This is a good place to share information. It is important that information is accurate and not misleading and that it does not have the potential to cause distress to others.
4. We can and do accept criticism where this is fair, and we try our best to learn from our mistakes. We do not host unfair claims or abusive comments. If you have a complaint to make about our organisation, please refer to the Complaints Policy and Procedure on our website.

14/06/2026

Join our members' nationwide virtual community group for LGBTQIA+ adopters and prospective adopters.

A welcoming space to connect, share experiences and support one another, whether you’re just starting your adoption journey or have been parenting for years.
Hosted by Emma, these relaxed monthly sessions are shaped by the conversations and lived experiences of the community 🏳️‍🌈

📅 Second Thursday of every month
🕗 8pm–9pm
💻 Online

✨ The next group is on Thursday 9th July

👉Become an AUK member: www.adoptionuk.org/become-a-member
👉Already a member? Find out more about the group here: https://ow.ly/qOgo50Z9UnP

13/06/2026

☕✨ Join us for a very special Brew & Natter with Judy from The Traitors!
We’re delighted to welcome Judy — one half of the iconic mother-daughter duo, Roxy and Judy — for a relaxed coffee morning full of conversation, cake and connection. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from her time on The Traitors, learn more about her experiences as an adoptive mum and foster carer, and take part in a live audience Q&A.
📅 18 July 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 The Steel Cauldron, Sheffield
🎟️ Tickets: £8.50
🍰 Tea, coffee and cake included
💙 All proceeds support Adoption UK
Book your place here: https://ow.ly/Y6pj50ZaZqv

12/06/2026

📢The Adoption Barometer will be published on Tuesday 16th June in a new digital format.

Drawing on feedback from nearly 3,500 adoptees, prospective adopters and adoptive parents, this year’s findings reveal a mixed picture across the UK.

11/06/2026

This month, we have:

✦ Researchers seeking adoptive parents to support research into children's difficulties with school attendance (Greater Manchester area)

✦ Adoptees and adopters and adoption professionals who would like to reflect on 100 years of adoption.

✦ The Children's Commissioner has launched 'The Big Future' survey for children across the UK.

✦ A PhD researcher would like to hear from adoption social workers in the UK on how race is navigated in adoption practice.

✦ Researchers at the University of Oxford are inviting adoptive parents in the UK to take part in a study exploring how adoptive parents’ identity as a parent might relate to their wellbeing, confidence and satisfaction with parenthood, and relationship with their child.

Please note this research is not being carried out by Adoption UK. Please check the details carefully before agreeing to take part.

🔗For more details on these and other opportunities, see our website: https://ow.ly/k9pk50Z9SWh

10/06/2026

🌟The FASD Hub at Adoption UK host regular Wednesday Webinars.

📅Join us on Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 8pm for an inspiring session with Emily Hargrove, an advocate, researcher, and speaker living with FASD.

🗣️Emily will share her lived experience of being diagnosed with FAS in early childhood and her journey to becoming a powerful voice for change. Her work focuses on reducing stigma, advancing research, and supporting individuals living with FASD.

Open to parents, carers and professionals, as well as individuals with FASD.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an inspiring changemaker making a real impact.

👉Find out more and book here: https://ow.ly/bq9x50Z7CVk

09/06/2026

📚We know that many adopted children face unique challenges at school, and having a teacher who truly understands can make all the difference.

🌟If there’s a teacher or member of school staff who has gone above and beyond this year, why not show your appreciation?

📧A simple gesture, like sending a free e-card on Thank a Teacher Day, can mean so much and let them know the impact they’ve had.

👉You can send an e-card for free here: https://ow.ly/cNfr50Z86bm

08/06/2026

Transitions can feel challenging for both children and parents. 🎒

Whether your child is starting Reception, moving up a year, or heading to secondary school, these changes can bring uncertainty, anxiety, and lots of questions.

Our Education Support Sessions in England are here to help you navigate those transitions with confidence through an adoption-aware lens.

You’ll get practical, personalised guidance, plus clear next steps to support your child every step of the way.

Our Education Parent Partners are experts through both personal and professional experience.

📅 Sessions available every Thursday
💻 Online | 1:1 support | £70
👉 Book your session: https://ow.ly/aAc150Z7Ct5

07/06/2026

💛 As comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to every one of our incredible volunteers.

From Community Group Coordinators to Adopter Voice Champions, you help build connection, understanding and brighter futures for the adoption community across the UK.

✨ If you’d like to support the adoption community and be part of a positive, caring network, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Explore current opportunities and find a role that’s right for you: https://ow.ly/MT4G50Z7071

05/06/2026

Thank you to Michael, one of our dedicated volunteers helping ensure adopters’ voices are heard.

Our Adopter Voice Champion volunteers work with Regional Adoption Agencies to gather real experiences of adoption support and services. They host community events and peer meet-ups, building networks where adopters can connect and feel supported.

💡 Through Adopter Voice, lived experience helps shape services, influence practice, and improve outcomes for children and families.

👉 Find out more about volunteering: https://www.adoptionuk.org/why-volunteer

04/06/2026

👏 Celebrating our volunteers in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this
A big thank you to:
💬 Christine & Rose – Parents of older teens and young adults, Scotland
💬 Vikki – Solo adopters, Wales
💬 Barry – Northern Ireland
They help lead and shape peer support communities and they’re part of a much wider network of volunteer coordinators across the UK making connection and support possible every day.

👉 Find out more about volunteering: https://www.adoptionuk.org/why-volunteer

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