Helping you find the information you need about adoption
Whether you’re a prospective adopter looking for an agency, an adoptive family in need of support at home or school, or an adoptee searching for your records, there are organisations that can help you. If you’re seeking guidance on a topic not covered here, please get in touch with the Adoption UK Scotland advice and …
The information and resources below are provided to support practitioners working with prospective adopters, approved adopters and adoptive families who are in need of support. Practitioners can be supporting anyone affected by adoption both historically and currently.
Many adoptees find they need additional support after reaching adulthood. This may include advice about how to obtain their adoption records, guidance on contacting their birth family, or counselling/therapy to tackle ongoing impacts of early childhood experiences. While statutory support for adoptees in Scotland ends on their 18th birthday, it is important to remember that …
Thinking about growing your family through adoption? For a child, adoption provides an opportunity to grow up safe, loved and nurtured within a stable home environment. To find out more about the children who are currently waiting, watch this video: The menu below has more information about the adoption process in Scotland. If you …
Providing a loving, caring home for a child can be an incredibly rewarding experience for the whole family. Adoption provides children with stability and lifelong family connections, providing them with a secure and loving environment outside the care system. However, adoption can also present parents with unique challenges. Many children placed for adoption have experienced …
