People decide to adopt for many different reasons
Children waiting for their new family
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 young or already at school, an individual or have siblings, from a range of ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds or they may live with a disability or health needs. Whatever the situation, adoption can provide a loving family.
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 2023, a decrease from the previous year
were in the care of local authorities at the end of March 2023
Find an adoption agency to start your adoption journey
