Adoption England is inviting people who have previously considered adoption to share their experiences through a new national survey open until Friday 27 November.

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For anything adoption related you can keep up-to-date here. Everything from personal blogs and adoption stories, to adoption support and changes in the law, we aim to keep you in the loop. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to receive notifications on when new stories are published.

Survey
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Have Your Say: Help Improve the Adoption Journey

Adoption England is inviting people who have previously considered adoption to share their experiences through a new national survey open until Friday 27th November. “Whether you decided not to…

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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.

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Children's Guides Support
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Helping Children and Young People Understand Adoption and Access Support

As children grow and develop, their understanding of adoption often changes too. Questions that didn’t seem important when they were younger may become more significant as they move through childhood…

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LGBTQ+
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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…

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Children YouCanAdopt
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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…

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Adoption Support Resources
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Reading Aloud to Your Child

By Natalie Salaman.  If we were read aloud to by our parents as children, this can inform whether we believe it is a good thing to do with our children…

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Black Adoption Project Young people
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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…

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LGBTQ+ Lived Experience Siblings
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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…

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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…

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Family Fun day
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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,…

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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…

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Adoptees
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A Portrait of My Parents by Philip Sinden

A moving and deeply personal evening brought together a room full of adoptees for a special screening of A Portrait of My Parents, a film by Philip Sinden. This film…

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The Importance of Sleep

By Natalie Salaman, at the Life Story Hub. I wonder how many of us feel rejuvenated now we are springing into spring?! Holiday periods promise a chance to catch up…

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Additional Needs Education Resources
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How Twinkl Can Support You and Your Adopted Child

By Amanda Protheroe, Twinkl Parents Team Did you know that Twinkl isn’t just for the classroom? While we are a staple in schools, we have a rapidly expanding dedicated…

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Adopted Adult Adoption Support
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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…

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LGBTQ+
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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…

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Book Review Could you adopt? Resources
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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…

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Volunteering
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The many benefits of volunteering

Written by David, an adopter and Chair of a London Scouts group. The day we drove our adopted son home is a day I will never forget. A journey back…

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Adopters Black Adoption Support
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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…

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Adoption Support Black Adoption Young people
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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…

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