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We are the leading charity advocating for an equal chance for those who cannot live with their birth families, from childhood into adulthood. www.adoptionuk.org

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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The annual Adoption Barometer Survey is live. Your voice is needed now more than ever. Closes 9th February. Complete The Adoption Barometer 2026 survey here > www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdoptionBaro… Find out more about The Adoption Barometer > www.adoptionuk.org/the-adoption-barometer
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
The annual Adoption Barometer Survey is live. Your voice matters and it’s needed now more than ever. Complete The Adoption Barometer 2026 survey here > www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdoptionBa... Find out more about The Adoption Barometer > www.adoptionuk.org/the-adoption-barometer
Text on a purple background reading 'The Adoption Barometer 2026 is now live. Your voice matters and it's needed now more than ever. Help us hold decision makers to account on adoption policy and practice by completing the survey. It takes just 10 minutes.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Yesterday Adoption UK met with the Children’s Minister, Josh MacAlister MP, at the DfE offices in Westminster to talk about improving outcomes for adoptees. You can find out more and get involved in our ASGSF campaign here > www.adoptionuk.org/asgsf-campaign
We met with Children's minister, Josh MacAlister MP to call for urgent action on adoption support, from securing ASGSF funding to ensuring adoptees' voices shape future decision making. Get involved in the campaign: www.adoptionuk.org/asgsf-campaign
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Missed our ASGSF webinar? We’ve added another date to discuss the recent changes and what they could mean for your family. Ask questions, share concerns, and hear from others affected. Register here: www.adoptionuk.org/Event/questi...
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
AUK’s amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill was tabled this week, requiring the Sec State for Education to review adoption support including for adult adoptees bills.parliament.uk/bills/3909
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
Current version of Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill with latest news, sponsors, and progress through Houses
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
We marched with and for families today to protest the cuts to the ASGSF. It was a really well organised and moving event.The support fund is a lifeline for so many and cutting it does not make economic or moral sense. Thank you @asgsfprotest.bsky.social
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Details of the march THIS SATURDAY to protest the cuts to the ASGSF. We’ll be there.
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The POTATO Group 🥔 @thepotatogroup.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
The Potato Group is backing calls for the government to reverse the changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. Please consider signing this petition, and joining us on May 3rd in London. #asgsf
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The government has announced a 40% cut in the amount available per child per year from the ASGSF. Join us this Wednesday to share concerns and ask questions. www.adoptionuk.org/Event/questi...
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Questions and Concerns about the ASGSF, hosted by our director of Public Affairs and Communications. - 16/04/2025 20:00:00
We welcome you to join us to raise questions and discuss concerns about the recent changes to the ASGSF.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The government has just announced £50M in funding for the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund for 2025/26. We are yet to hear details of how and when this will be allocated. Our campaign to secure the ASGSF on a permanent basis continues.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Adoption and Permanence has launched an inquiry focused on the voices of adopted young people aged 13 to 25, please complete or share here surveymonkey.com/r/adopteevoi...
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Adoptee Voices Inquiry
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Thanks @munirawilson.bsky.social for asking the Prime Minister if he will confirm the future of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund as thousands of families wait anxiously. We are disappointed by an answer that confuses rather than clarified @janetdaby.bsky.social
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Helen @helenmew.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Reply in to Emily Frith, @adoptionuk.bsky.social CEO, re the #ASGSF … Children need to be able to carry on with their therapy! Families need to know what is happening! As soon as possible just isn’t good enough at this point.
Letter from Janet Daby to Adoption Uk re the ASGSF saying “an announcement will be made as soon as possible… but much of the wording is basically the same as the letter I received over three weeks ago.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
We envisage a society where adoptive parents, kinship carers and care experienced people can thrive in inclusive workplaces that offer support and flexibility. That’s why we’ve partnered with Working Families and Family Friendly Workplaces. www.familyfriendlyworkplaces.co.uk
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Family Friendly Workplaces™ UK - Family Friendly Workplaces UK
Family Friendly Workplaces™ bridge the divide between work and family by embedding policies and practices that support employees to thrive at work and home.
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Children's Health Scotland @childhealthscot.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
It's #KinshipCareWeek! In partnership with KCASS we are talking all about children & young people's #HealthRights! To find out more about our #CareExperienced Service, click here👉
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Care Experienced Service - Children's Health Scotland
Children’s Health Scotland is the leading children’s health charity in Scotland and we’re the only charity dedicated to informing, promoting, and campaigning on behalf of the needs and rights of all…
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
MPs call on government to confirm future of Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund as lack of clarity over vital funding beyond March causes anxiety for thousands edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo... @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
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Future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That this House expresses deep concern over the future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF), which is set to expire on 31 March 2025; recognises the vital role the fund plays ...
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Adopted children from our @connected_cyps group in Wales and their adoptive parents recently met Welsh Children’s Minister @Dawn_Bowden, sharing their experiences and challenges of adoption, contributing to vital discussions on lifelong support for adoptees.
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Mahesha Rice @mahesharice.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
I'm incredibly honoured to share that @adoptionuk.bsky.social has published my blog post: Healing Adoption Trauma – My Journey from Depression to Purpose. Read it here: www.adoptionuk.org/blog/healing... #adoptee #Adoption 🥚
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Healing Adoption Trauma: My Journey from Depression to Purpose
Mahesha shares her journey from adoption trauma and bereavement to finding her life's purpose through therapy and healing.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
As joint secretariat with Home for Good to the APPG for Adoption and Permanence we were in parliament yesterday to see the group reconstituted.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
PAC UK have launched a new telephone advice line for adoptees. It provides information, support and guidance about tracing family origins, what services are available, and whether funding is available. www.familyconnect.org.uk/familyconnec...
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FamilyConnect Advice Line - FamilyConnect
Our specialist telephone advice line is here for you, whatever stage of your journey you are at. We can provide information, support and guidance about tracing your family origins, what services are a...
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
@itvnews.bsky.social featured Adoption UK's concerns about the law gap denying self-employed adopters statutory parental pay. After years of campaigning, this issue affecting adoption willingness is finally under government review. www.itv.com/news/granada... @janetdaby.bsky.social
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Support Chloe, a dedicated young advocate with FASD, in her drive for better care and support. Each signature makes a difference. Please sign, confirm your email, and share to help achieve her goal. Together, we can bring about meaningful change! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Petition: Fund improved care and support for individuals with FASD.
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a disability affecting both children and adults, but there is a lack of awareness among healthcare professionals and the public. Consequently, individuals wi...
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
The February edition of Adoption Today is on its way to family members. Don’t miss the new adopter’s diary, care leaver mental health insights, and birth family tracing tips. Plus, hear from Not a Fictional Mum, Dr McSherry, & more. Become a member to get your copy.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Thousands await the fate of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) , vital for children facing past abuse. With government funding in question, nearly 52,000 families fear losing transformative support. Learn more: www.adoptionuk.org/news/thousan...
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Thousands of families left in the dark as they wait for news of vital therapy for their children
Thousands of families are being left in the dark as they wait to hear whether funding for vital therapeutic support for their children will continue.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
For Children's Mental Health Week we have a new factsheet for you - Therapeutic Parenting. It's a way of parenting children who have had traumatic early life experiences that shape how they see and experience the world. Read more here: www.adoptionuk.org/factsheets-f...
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CATCH - Children And Trauma Community Hub @catchconnectuk.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Registration is now open for our next live webinar, Staying in touch - Plans for siblings in adoption hosted by Professor Beth Neil, Professor of social work at the University of East Anglia. 22 January | 12:30pm Log in to your www.catchconnect.org account to find out more and register.
Register now. LIVE WEBINAR:
Staying in touch - Plans for siblings in adoption

22 January at 12:30pm

Hosted by professor Beth Neil (Professor of social work at the University of Easy Anglia)

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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Good to hear govt Minister acknowledge lack of an equivalent to maternity pay for self employed adopters is an ‘anomaly’ that can act as a barrier to adoption &to commit to feed into govt’s review on parental leave @AndrewHWestern @Lisa_Smart @JanetDaby
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
The annual Adoption Barometer Survey is NOW OPEN. It takes ten minutes and the results bring about real change. To add your voice visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdoptionBa...
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CarCrashPrincess - AdopteeRightsUK @carcrashprincess.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Da’ blue place peeps! @adoptionuk.bsky.social barometer 2025 is out now. For change we must work together, no data, no changy! #adoptee #adopteevoices #adoption www.adoptionuk.org/the-adoption...
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Adoption Barometer
The latest Adoption Barometer survey is now live! If you are an adoptee aged 16 or over, an adoptive parent of a child aged 0-25 or you were going through approvals or matching in 2024, please click t...
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
The Westminster government has published its draft Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. We're digging into the details for its implications for care experienced people, including those who are adopted. @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social @janetdaby.bsky.social
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
The Department for Education is reviewing England's education system. Adoption UK, informed by a member survey, submitted evidence advocating for inclusion, accessibility, flexibility, and trauma-informed practices in schools. Read our response under 'policy': www.adoptionuk.org/campaigns-po...
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Education
We have identified significant gaps in understanding, empathy and resources that are preventing adopted children from having an equal chance to succeed in education.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
AUK Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government’s plan for lifelong support, launched during #AdoptionWeekScotland. With a focus on timely adoption, trauma-informed care, and post-adoption support, this strategy aligns with The Promise to better meet the needs of adoptive families. ow.ly/ltHJ50UkFiQ
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Lifelong impact of adoption recognised in Scottish Government’s new strategic vision
Adoption UK Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s new vision for adoption.
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
We were delighted to accompany a group of young adoptees to meet Children’s Minister @janetdaby.bsky.social yesterday. Three recommendations were highlighted -
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Today Adoption UK are delighted to be going with young adoptees to meet the Children's Minister to talk about what support they'd like to see from the new government across education, mental health and the transition to adulthood @janetdaby.bsky.social
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The increase in primary school suspensions and exclusions is a legacy of education policies that are particularly tough on children who struggle in school. It’s time for a radical reset. You can support our Break the Barriers campaign here www.adoptionuk.org/listing/cate...
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Breaking the barriers to attendance at school
  The UK is facing a national attendance crisis in schools. For some groups of children, going through the school gates and being in the classroom can be particularly tough. Up to half of adopted...
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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
The government has published its ambitious vision for children’s social care www.gov.uk/government/p..., offering a welcome overhaul of the system but is another missed opportunity to show a commitment to adoptees, read our response here www.adoptionuk.org/news/governm...
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Government vision for children's social care is missed opportunity to show commitment to adopted people
Read AUK's response to Westminster government framework for children's social care.
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