National service
#YouCanAdopt is a nationwide adopter recruitment campaign which aims to raise awareness of adoption and bust myths around who is eligible.
Almost half of all children in need of adoption are brothers & sisters in family groups
Every child needing adoption has their own unique history and story
From younger children to older children, single children to sibling groups, no matter their background, all they need is an adoptive family to change their life.
If you can provide a safe, stable, loving home for a child, chances are you can adopt
If you are single, married or in a long term relationship
Regardless of your ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality or faith
If you are 21 years of age or older
If you have a disability or are managing health conditions
If you are either employed or not, or on benefits
If you already have children or not
Adoption is the chance to change a child's life
Getting started on your adoption journey
Agency types
You can start your adoption journey with a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA), a Local Authority (LA) or an independent Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA).
#YouCanAdopt is a nationwide adopter recruitment campaign which aims to raise awareness of adoption and bust myths around who is eligible.
The campaign is being delivered by the The National Adoption Recruitment Steering Group and is supported by the Department for Education.
There are several specialist organisations that can support you through the adoption process including Home for Good and My Adoption Family. You can find more details on the Find an agency page.