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Adoption Focus is one of the largest adoption agencies in the UK. If you live in or around Central England and you’re considering adoption, our friendly, expert team would love to meet you and help you to become an adoptive family. Adopt with us.

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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 11h
Every child should grow up feeling safe, loved, and connected, especially to their brothers and sisters. Across the UK, there are currently thousands of children waiting for permanent, secure homes and many of these are sibling groups waiting for adoption. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/sibling-adop...
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Sibling Adoption
Sibling Adoption - Every child should grow up feeling safe, loved, and connected, especially to their brothers and sisters. Across the UK, there are currently thousands of children waiting for a…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
In this podcast episode, we talk with one of our adopters about their positive, personal experience around birth family contact. The discussion covers the benefits and challenges of contact, preconceptions, worries and their children's experience. www.buzzsprout.com/2299491/epis...
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Adoption in Focus – Our Positive Experience with Contact - Adoption in Focus
In this episode,  Lisa is joined by one of our adopters to talk about their positive, personal experience around birth family contact. Their discussion covers the benefits and challenges of contact,…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Adoption Focus and other Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAAs) across the UK have collaborated to produce and launch an advice guide exploring Early Permanence as a route to parenthood. You can download the guide and get more information here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/news/new-adv...
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New Advice Guide: Understanding Adoption via Early Permanence
New Advice Guide: Understanding Adoption via Early Permanence - A new guide for prospective adopters considering this child-focused approach to adoption.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We have an Adoption Information Session in Oxfordshire next month. It's at Didcot Civic Hall on Saturday 17th October at 12pm. If you're in the area and want to find out all about #adoption from our friendly, expert team, book your place here www.adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#445
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Many children waiting for adoption have additional needs including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and developmental delay. If you would like to know more about adoption please get in touch, we'd love to speak to you. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/special-educ...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We have several adoption information events coming up. Find out all about adoption, early permanence, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Browse and book your place here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our next in-person Adoption Information Event is in Staffordshire on 10th October at 12pm at Penkhull Village Hall, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5JB. Book you place to join us, meet our team, and find out everything you need to know about adoption. adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#436
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
3,000 children need adoptive families. Our latest campaign 'They’re Still Waiting' shines a light on the children behind the statistics and asks whether you could be the family a child is waiting for. Learn more about the campaign here: www.adoption-focus.org.uk/theyre-still...
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They're Still Waiting - 3,000 Children Need Families
They're Still Waiting - 3,000 Children Need Families - Following our award-winning 2025 campaign 'The Long Wait', we are launching a powerful new campaign facing an urgent reality: thousands of…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Lindsey & Steve's Story - Adopting for a Second Time "Our little girl brought us so much joy that we wanted to adopt again to make our family complete." www.adoption-focus.org.uk/blog/lindsey...
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Lindsey & Steve - Adopting for a Second Time
Lindsey & Steve - Adopting for a Second Time - In this blog, Lindsey and Steve talk about their adoption journey and why they decided to adopt for a second time.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Here are some of our adoption information events in the next few weeks. Find out all about adoption, early permanence, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Browse and book your place here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of our latest campaign, 'They’re Still Waiting'. Here’s a little look back at the launch event. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/theyre-still...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
New Episode - FASD: Finding Strength, Support and Success. In this episode of our podcast series Adoption in Focus, we're joined by Maggie May, a 29-year-old FASD advocate, mentor and adoptee, to explore what it is really like to live with FASD. www.buzzsprout.com/2299491/epis...
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Adoption in Focus - FASD: Finding Strength, Support and Success Featuring Maggie May - Adoption in Focus
In this episode, Leigh and Sarah are joined by Maggie May, a 29-year-old FASD advocate, mentor and adoptee, to explore what it is really like to live with FASD. Maggie May shares her personal journey…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
If you're considering adoption, our online events will give you all the information you need. These events are for you, whether you've already decided to adopt or are just starting your research into the process. Sign up for an event here: www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
As an adopter with Adoption Focus, you’ll have support from our incredible team from day one. Our adoption support begins the moment people enter the adoption process with us and lasts a lifetime. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
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What Support Will I Get?
What Support Will I Get? - Adoption Focus is committed to providing excellent post-adoption support to our adoptive families.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Mike & Nathan's Story: "We're a party of five: two dads and three sons. As a family we’ve journeyed through the typical highs and the lows you’d expect. Everything from nappies, teething and feeding to choosing schools, work-life balance and fun days out." www.adoption-focus.org.uk/blog/mike-na...
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Mike & Nathan - Party of Five
Mike & Nathan - Party of Five - We never stop in our house! Most days, I get dragged from bed just after 6am by one of our three sons and the fun begins. It’s organised chaos in our house and it’s…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Our next in-person Adoption Information Event is in Staffordshire on 10th October, 12pm at Penkhull Village Hall, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5JB. Book you place to join us, meet our team, and find out everything you need to know about adoption. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#436
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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today, You Can Adopt launches #EveryDayIsEverything, highlighting the growing need for more adopters. 3,010 children in England are waiting for a permanent home. The campaign’s film brings these figures to life through real adoption stories, showing that adoption is about being there every day❤️
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Here are some of our adoption information events in the next few weeks. Find out all about adoption, early permanence, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Browse and book your place here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
All adoption applicants start their learning with our preparation training which we run regularly throughout the year. It’s designed to increase knowledge and awareness of parenting through adoption and build skillsets for becoming a secure, happy family. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/Preparation-...
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Preparation Training
Preparation Training - Your First Steps Toward Becoming an Adoptive ParentAll our applicants begin their adoption learning with our preparation training. We run this regularly, in groups throughout…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Sarah & Martin - Our Adoption Story Sarah and Martin adopted Caitlyn through Adoption Focus. Here, Sarah writes about the ups and downs of their adoption experiences. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/blog/sarah-m...
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Sarah & Martin - Our Adoption Story
Sarah & Martin - Our Adoption Story - Sarah and Martin adopted Caitlyn through Adoption Focus. Here, Sarah writes about the ups and downs of their adoption experiences.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This short video explains how early permanence placements benefits families and children, especially those who normally face the longest delays in joining families. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Xd...
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Fostering for Adoption explained
A short animation explaining the principles behind fostering for adoption and other early permanence placement types.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
3,000 children need adoptive families. Our new campaign 'They’re Still Waiting' shines a light on the children behind the statistics and asks whether you could be the family a child is waiting for. Learn more about the campaign here: www.adoption-focus.org.uk/theyre-still...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It's not too late to sign up for our next in-person information event tomorrow, Saturday 12th September. It's at West Bridgford Library, Nottingham NG2 6AT starting at 12pm and will tell you everything you need to know about adoption. Book your place here: www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our next online information event explaining the Early Permanence pathway to adoption is this Thursday 24th September at 6pm. Book your place to find out how this child-focused approach can benefit priority children. adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#455
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today is International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Research suggests that FASD is four times more likely to impact children who are Adopted or in Local Authority care. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/adoption-foc...
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day - International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day is on September 9th, 2026. The 9th day of the 9th month, symbolising a 9…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Adoption Focus is an independent charity and one of the largest adoption agencies in the UK. Whatever your background or situation, we’re here to help you to adopt. www.adoption-focus.org.uk
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Adoption Focus - a friendly, dedicated adoption agency
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Adoption & fostering for adoption services
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Here are some of our next online and in-person information events this month. Find out all about adoption, early permanence, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Browse and book your place here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Explore the adoption process in detail on our website. From initial eligibility checks to the lifelong support we offer to every adoptive parent and family. We’ll walk you through each stage of the process so you know what to expect. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/adoption-pro...
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The Adoption Process
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Our next in-person information event is next Saturday 12th September at West Bridgford Library, Nottingham NG2 6AT. The event starts at 12pm and will tell you everything you need to know about adoption. Book your place here: adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#418
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Adoption Focus and other Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAAs) across the UK have collaborated to produce and launch an advice guide exploring Early Permanence as a route to parenthood. You can download the guide and get more information here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/news/new-adv...
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New Advice Guide: Understanding Adoption via Early Permanence
New Advice Guide: Understanding Adoption via Early Permanence - A new guide for prospective adopters considering this child-focused approach to adoption.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Here are some of our next online and in-person information events in September. Find out all about adoption, early permanence, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Browse and book your place here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
In this blog post, Patrick recalls the moment that he and his wife Janet settled on growing their family through adoption. "It really was one of those moments that will stay me for the rest of my life." www.adoption-focus.org.uk/blog/patrick...
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Patrick & Janet's Story - Deciding to Adopt
Patrick & Janet's Story - Deciding to Adopt - In this blog post, Patrick recalls the moment that he and his wife Janet settled on growing their family through adoption.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We are in urgent need of adopters in and around Birmingham. Are you ready to give a loving home to a child, and give them stability and support? www.adoption-focus.org.uk/adoption-bir...
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Adoption in Birmingham
Adoption in Birmingham - We urgently need adopters in the Birmingham area. Ready to give a child a loving home and support? Start the adoption process today with Adoption Focus.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
As an adopter with Adoption Focus, you’ll have support from our incredible team from day one. Our adoption support begins the moment people enter the adoption process with us and lasts a lifetime. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
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What Support Will I Get?
What Support Will I Get? - Adoption Focus is committed to providing excellent post-adoption support to our adoptive families.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Every child should grow up feeling safe, loved, and connected, especially to their brothers and sisters. Across the UK, there are currently thousands of children waiting for permanent, secure homes and many of these are sibling groups waiting for adoption. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/sibling-adop...
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Sibling Adoption
Sibling Adoption - Every child should grow up feeling safe, loved, and connected, especially to their brothers and sisters. Across the UK, there are currently thousands of children waiting for a…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Here are some of our next online and in-person information events in September. Find out all about adoption, early permanence, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Browse and book your place here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Louise and James adopted their two girls with Adoption Focus. In this post, Louise reflects on the anniversary of their children being placed. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/blog/louise-...
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Louise & James - Today is the Day
Louise & James - Today is the Day - Louise and James adopted their two girls with Adoption Focus. In this post, Louise reflects on the anniversary of their children being placed.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
When you adopt with Adoption Focus, you'll have access to valuable peer-to-peer support through our Buddy Scheme. Our Buddies are experienced adopters who provide you advice or a sympathetic ear. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/buddy-scheme
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Buddy Scheme
Buddy Scheme - Sometimes, you need to talk to someone who has been there and done it and knows exactly what you're going through. Thanks to the goodwill and dedication of our fantastic adoption…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This short video explains how early permanence placements benefits families and children, especially those who normally face the longest delays in joining families. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Xd...
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Fostering for Adoption explained
A short animation explaining the principles behind fostering for adoption and other early permanence placement types.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Getting ready for your child to go back to school, start a new school or move up a year can be overwhelming. In this episode of our podcast series Education in Focus, the team discusses ways to help your child feel confident and ready for the new term. www.buzzsprout.com/2108094/epis...
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Education in Focus - Back to School - Adoption Focus - Education in Focus
Getting ready for your child to head back to school, move up a school year or start a new school can be overwhelming.In this episode Leigh, Jason and Lisa discuss lots of ways to help your child feel…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our next in-person information event is on Saturday 12th September at West Bridgford Library, Nottingham NG2 6AT. The event starts at 12pm and will tell you everything you need to know about adoption. Book your place here: www.adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#418
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
All our adopters can access online support through Adopterverse. This is a unique support tool created with and for our adopters enabling them to connect, learn from and support each other and access useful resources from our adoption support team. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/adopterverse
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Adopterverse
Adopterverse - What is Adopterverse?Adopterverse is our safe, online space for our adopters to connect, learn from and support each other and access useful resources from our adoption support team.…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Here are some of our next online and in-person information events in the next few weeks. Find out all about adoption, early permanence, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Browse and book your place here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
There are hundreds of children waiting to be adopted. They come from a variety of backgrounds, but all of them need to love and be loved in safe homes. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
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Finding Your Child
Finding Your Child - Finding the right children once you're approved.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
If you're thinking about adopting a child, remember, there’s no perfect profile of an adopter. Children need adoptive parents to provide a stable, caring home, love them for who they are and care for them throughout their childhood and into adult life. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
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Is Adoption Right For Me?
Is Adoption Right For Me? - If you're thinking about adopting a child, just remember, there’s no perfect profile of an adopter. Children need adoptive parents who will provide a stable, caring home,…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Every child should grow up feeling safe, loved, and connected, especially to their brothers and sisters. Across the UK, there are currently thousands of children waiting for a permanent, secure home and many of these are sibling groups waiting for adoption. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/sibling-adop...
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Sibling Adoption
Sibling Adoption - Every child should grow up feeling safe, loved, and connected, especially to their brothers and sisters. Across the UK, there are currently thousands of children waiting for a…
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Across the UK, people of faith are opening their hearts and homes through adoption — guided by love, compassion, and the belief that every child should grow up in a family. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/faith-based-...
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Faith based Adoption
Faith based Adoption - Want to explore faith based adoption? Get expert guidance, training & support, to help you navigate the process. Start your adoption journey today.
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
If you live in or around Central England and you’re considering adoption, our friendly, expert team would love to meet you and help you to become an adoptive family. Call us on 0121 779 0891 or visit our website www.adoption-focus.org.uk/adopting-wit...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Our free information events are perfect whether you're just starting to explore adoption or you're ready to take the next step. There's no obligation to continue, just friendly advice and all the information you need to make an informed decision. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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Adoption Focus @adoptionfocus.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
In this episode of our podcast series Adoption in Focus, Chris shares his personal journey as an adoptee. He reflects on the lifelong impact of early trauma after being removed from his biological parents as a baby. www.buzzsprout.com/2299491/epis...
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Adoption in Focus - Adoption, Trauma, and Identity: Adoptee Chris’ Perspective - Adoption in Focus
Chris shares his personal journey as an adoptee, reflecting on the lifelong impact of early trauma after being removed from his biological parents as a baby and adopted at the age of two. Although he…
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