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National Adoption Week 2026 marks 100 years of formal adoption
This year’s National Adoption Week carries special significance as 2026 marks the centenary of the Adoption of Children Act, which made adoption a formal legal process in England and Wales. The milestone centenary provides an opportunity to reflect on how adoption has evolved as the sector has learned and understood more about what is important to the adoption community. Since…
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Our message to our LGBTQ+ adopters and people considering adopting
At Adopt London, we are proud of all our many LGBTQ+ adopters and positively welcome and support LGBTQ+ people who are considering adoption. We know that families come in many forms, and we value the diversity of experiences, identities and perspectives that strengthen our adoption community. We also recognise that many LGBTQ+ people may be facing additional challenges, uncertainty or…
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Every Day Matters
Across London children are in need of the permanent, loving families they deserve. That’s why all four Adopt London Regional Adoption Agencies are proud to support the national You Can Adopt campaign, Every Day is Everything, this September. The campaign comes at a critical time for adoption, with the latest figures showing that children who need adoption spend an…
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Culture Club take on the West End’s Hamilton!
What a way to kick off our first Culture Club outing! On a hot, sunny afternoon, the Culture Club crew headed into London’s West End to see the incredible theatre production Hamilton – and what an experience it was! For our Black and mixed Black adopted young people, seeing a show with a powerful Black cast taking centre stage was something…
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Mumma, Mummy and “The Po Po”: Grace and Elsie Share Their Adoption Story
An Adopt London South couple are sharing their adoption journey to encourage more LGBTQ+ people, particularly solo women and same-sex female couples, to consider adoption. For Grace and Elsie becoming parents was a conversation that started soon after they met in 2012. More than a decade later, they are Mumma and Mummy to sisters Emily and Nina, and they wouldn’t…
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Adopt London celebrates LGBTQ+ adopters this Pride Month
This Pride Month, Adopt London is proud to acknowledge the vital role LGBTQ+ adopters play in transforming the lives of children across the capital. In England, around 1 in 5 adoptions are made by LGBTQ+ single people and couples, highlighting the significant contribution LGBTQ+ families make to adoption today. Adopt London actively welcomes and encourages LGBTQ+ people to come forward…
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Adopt London Fun Day 2026 – bringing families together
On a glorious sunny Saturday in June, nearly 190 adoptive families from across London gathered for the first Adopt London Fun Day. The event welcomed hundreds of children and parents, alongside up to 100 staff members from across our London Regional teams, and a fantastic range of partners, all helping to create a truly special afternoon for London’s adoption community.
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UK Government’s formal public apology for historical forced adoption
Adopt London welcomes the Government’s formal public apology to all those affected by historical forced adoption. For many people, the apology will be an important moment of recognition after decades of pain, loss and unanswered questions. We acknowledge the profound and lasting impact that historical forced adoption has had on birth mothers, adopted people, birth relatives and wider families. Between…
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New Dates Released for the Adopted Young Adults Transition to Adulthood Project
Becoming an adult is a big step for anyone — but for adopted young people, the transition from teenage years into adulthood can bring unique questions, challenges, and emotions. That’s why Adopt London created Transition to Adulthood Project, a support group designed specifically for adopted adults aged 18–24 who live in London. Adulthood isn’t just about age. It’s about building…
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#NowsTheTime
Adopt London Celebrates LGBTQ+ Adoption Week 2026 with New Family Social LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week returns on 2 March 2026, and Adopt London is proud to celebrate and support the campaign once again in partnership with New Family Social. This annual event remains the only national campaign designed specifically to speak to the LGBTQ+ community about adoption and…
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Perfect Reads for Anyone Beginning to Explore Adoption
Adoption advocate and author Nyree Squires has created two valuable resources for families considering adoption. Both books gently introduce the practical and emotional sides of modern adoption, making them ideal for people who are just beginning to explore what adoption might mean for them. Written from the perspective of an adoptive mum, Adoption Treasures offers an accessible and reassuring introduction…
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Portraits on Black adoption
Adoption can feel like a big step – especially when you don’t often see people who look like you reflected in the system. That’s why a new animation film is putting Black adoptive parents front and centre, giving space to their voices, experiences and advice for others who may be thinking about adopting. This animation film brings together real parents…
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Join our Saturday group
Are you adopted, living in London and Black or mixed Black heritage? If you answered yes, you are invited to join us – we’ve created a space just for YOU! The Black Adoption Project asked adopted young people what support they wanted, and the answer was clear – a fun, safe place to meet others like them. So we made it…
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This Christmas, Could You Give the Greatest Gift of All?
When the fairy lights go up and the world slows down, most of us start thinking about what really matters. It’s not the endless shopping lists or the perfect Instagram tree. It’s the feeling of being safe, connected, and surrounded by people who love and care for us. It’s about family and friendship. About shutting off from work, and just…
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Volunteering: A step towards becoming an adoptive parent
Adoption is filled with anticipation, learning, and emotional preparation. While reading books and attending training sessions are essential parts of the process, an incredibly valuable way to prepare for being an adoptive parent is through volunteering. Volunteering in child and family-focused settings offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to build your confidence, skills, and understanding of what it means to nurture…
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Transition to Adulthood for adopted young adults
Transition to Adulthood is a new group for adopted adults set up by Adopt London. Adulthood isn’t just about age—it’s about confidence, planning, and knowing where to find help when you need it. The Transition to Adulthood sessions are designed to give you an opportunity to meet other young adopted adults so you can make new connections, access support, information and…
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Black History Month 2025
Belonging and identity: Black Adoption in London Adoption has always been more than finding a home for children – it’s about giving children a sense of love, belonging, and identity. For Black children in London, that journey has sometimes been complicated by history. In the past, many children were placed with families who didn’t always understand their culture or heritage…
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You Don’t Need a Perfect Home – Just a Welcome One
As National Adoption Week (20–26th October 2025) begins, Adopt London is supporting a new campaign that gently challenges the idea that prospective adopters need to have the ‘perfect’ home or circumstances to adopt. New research from You Can Adopt reveals that nearly nine in ten adoptive parents (86%) were worried they wouldn’t meet the criteria because their home wasn’t ideal.
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NEW Adopt London South Complaints Procedure
Adopt London South has recently updated its Complaints Policy to improve clarity, accessibility, and responsiveness for all our service users. The administration of complaints will move to Southwark’s Social Care Complaints Team. We remain committed to resolving concerns quickly and informally wherever possible. Whilst affected parties are entitled to raise complaints, the new policy should not dissuade those involved from seeking resolve the…
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Supporting Proud 2b Parents’ LGBT+ Parents & Carers Day
Adopt London is proud of the many LGBTQIA adoptive parents and people who come forward to adopt and we’re happy to support the work of the inclusive charity organisation Proud 2b Parents as they celebrate and mark this important day – Friday 19 September. LGBT+ Parents & Carers Day aims to bridge the gap by shedding light on the narratives,…
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