The best thing about adopting for us is that we now have this beautiful, happy, giggling, singing child running around the house.
Azumah and her partner, adopted a son
Over 1/4
26% didn’t know if LGBTQ communities are eligible to adopt
Surveyed by Department of Education. 2018–2019500+
Last year almost 500 children were adopted by same sex couples
Opinium survey 2,006 adults (aged 21-60). 2018–2019Over 1/4
29% didn’t know that single people are eligible to adopt
Surveyed by Department of Education. 2018–2019450
Last year nearly 450 children were adopted by single people
Opinium survey 2,006 adults (aged 21-60). 2018–20191/3
36% say they have considered adoption at some point
Surveyed by Department of Education. 2018–2019Only 3/10
Think they would be allowed to adopt
Opinium survey 2,006 adults (aged 21-60). 2018–2019Discover more
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National service
#YouCanAdopt is a nationwide adopter recruitment campaign which aims to raise awareness of adoption and bust myths around who is eligible.
Delivered by
The campaign is being delivered by Adoption England with a cross sector programme board and is supported by the Department for Education.
Useful contacts
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.