People decide to adopt for many different reasons
Thousands of children are in need of a safe, loving and permanent home
You may decide to adopt for many different reasons. You may have experienced infertility. You may be single, LGBTQ+ or older. You may be considering adoption because of your deep commitment to children or the planet, or you may be an experienced parent looking to grow your family through adoption. Whatever the reason, we’re here to help.
There are children all over the country who need a lifelong family. They may be a new-born, young or already at school, in care alone or have siblings. Children in need of adoption come from a range of ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds. Some may live with a disability or health needs but all are looking for a loving, safe and stable home.
Over 33,000 children were taken into care in the last year alone
are currently looking for their forever home
have been waiting longer than 18 months to find their forever home
were adopted in England in the year to March 2025. The average age of a child when adopted is 3 years and 2 months
were in the care of local authorities at the end of March 2025
