Adoption Focus
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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.
Adoption in Focus, our podcast series discussing adoption from a variety of perspectives, has just reached the milestone of 5000 downloads! More on our blog
Adoption in Focus reaches Downloads Milestone
Adoption in Focus reaches Downloads Milestone - Our podcast series covering all aspects of adoption has just reached 5000 downloads.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Adoption in Focus, our podcast series discussing adoption from a variety of perspectives, has just reached the milestone of 5000 downloads! More on our blog
Our next online information event explaining the Early Permanence pathway to adoption is on Thursday 26th February at 6pm. Book your place to find out how this child-focused approach can benefit priority children.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Our next online information event explaining the Early Permanence pathway to adoption is on Thursday 26th February at 6pm. Book your place to find out how this child-focused approach can benefit priority children.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#455
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#455
Use the ‘widget’ on our website to learn more about who can adopt and when the time might be right for you.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Use the ‘widget’ on our website to learn more about who can adopt and when the time might be right for you.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
There are lots of opportunities this month to join us - online or in-person - for an adoption information event. Find out about adoption, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Browse and book your place here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
February 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
There are lots of opportunities this month to join us - online or in-person - for an adoption information event. Find out about adoption, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Browse and book your place here. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
"Adoption Focus is part of our family. The agency involvement does not stop at placement, it is constantly there for support, reassurance or just a friendly shoulder to cry on!"
Adoption Focus Adopter Testimonial
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Adoption Focus Adopter Testimonial
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February 8, 2026 at 9:28 AM
"Adoption Focus is part of our family. The agency involvement does not stop at placement, it is constantly there for support, reassurance or just a friendly shoulder to cry on!"
Adoption Focus Adopter Testimonial
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
Adoption Focus Adopter Testimonial
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Our next in-person information event is on Saturday 28th February 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
Information Events
Information Events -
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February 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Our next in-person information event is on Saturday 28th February 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
The Adoption Process - from initial enquiry and eligibility checks to the lifelong support we offer to each and every adoptive parent and family.
The Adoption Process
The Adoption Process -
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February 6, 2026 at 10:44 AM
The Adoption Process - from initial enquiry and eligibility checks to the lifelong support we offer to each and every adoptive parent and family.
A big thank you to Adoption Focus adopters Monique and Alice for sharing their experiences. We're so privileged to have such wonderful adopters. uk.style.yahoo.com/adopted-dual...
‘We adopted as dual-heritage mothers – more mixed-race adopters are needed to help children find forever homes’
Alice and Monique urge other mixed-race couples to consider adopting as black children wait disproportionately longer for their forever homes.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:47 AM
A big thank you to Adoption Focus adopters Monique and Alice for sharing their experiences. We're so privileged to have such wonderful adopters. uk.style.yahoo.com/adopted-dual...
If you're thinking about adopting, just remember, there’s no perfect profile of an adopter. Children need adoptive parents who will provide a stable, caring home, love them for who they are and care for them throughout their childhood and into adult life.
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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February 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
If you're thinking about adopting, just remember, there’s no perfect profile of an adopter. Children need adoptive parents who will provide a stable, caring home, love them for who they are and care for them throughout their childhood and into adult life.
Our Early Permanence placements provide children with security and stability at a much earlier stage whilst plans are confirmed. We support our dual-approved carers at every step of their journey.
Early Permanence
Early Permanence - Early Permanence is a more child-focused approach to adoption. Children can be placed with adopters who are also approved as foster carers at a much earlier stage than with an…
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February 4, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Our Early Permanence placements provide children with security and stability at a much earlier stage whilst plans are confirmed. We support our dual-approved carers at every step of their journey.
Children age 4 and above are considered 'harder to place' for adoption. Could you adopt and provide a safe, permanent home for an older child? youtu.be/IwlUBkVfaFs?...
Adopting Older Children
YouTube video by Adoption Focus
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February 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Children age 4 and above are considered 'harder to place' for adoption. Could you adopt and provide a safe, permanent home for an older child? youtu.be/IwlUBkVfaFs?...
There are lots of opportunities this month to join us for an information event and find out about adoption, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Head to the Events section of our website to browse events and book your place.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM
There are lots of opportunities this month to join us for an information event and find out about adoption, the process and the support we provide to all of our families. Head to the Events section of our website to browse events and book your place.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-...
This short video explains how early permanence placements benefits families and children, especially those who normally face the longest delays in joining families.
Fostering for Adoption explained
A short animation explaining the principles behind fostering for adoption and other early permanence placement types.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
This short video explains how early permanence placements benefits families and children, especially those who normally face the longest delays in joining families.
If you choose to adopt with Adoption Focus, you’ll have support from our incredible team from day one. Our extensive support programme is highly regarded by Ofsted and lasts a lifetime.
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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January 31, 2026 at 10:15 AM
If you choose to adopt with Adoption Focus, you’ll have support from our incredible team from day one. Our extensive support programme is highly regarded by Ofsted and lasts a lifetime.
Our next online adoption information event is on Wednesday 4th February at 6pm. Find out all about adoption from our Ofsted Outstanding rated team. Our events are friendly, free and there's no obligation to start the process with us. Book your place here.
Information Events
Information Events -
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January 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Our next online adoption information event is on Wednesday 4th February at 6pm. Find out all about adoption from our Ofsted Outstanding rated team. Our events are friendly, free and there's no obligation to start the process with us. Book your place here.
Adoption Focus is an Ofsted Outstanding rated adoption agency serving the whole of Central England. If you're in this region and considering #adoption, we'll be happy to hear from you. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/adopting-wit...
January 29, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Adoption Focus is an Ofsted Outstanding rated adoption agency serving the whole of Central England. If you're in this region and considering #adoption, we'll be happy to hear from you. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/adopting-wit...
Patrick & Janet's Story: "On our first day we were quite nervous but also looking forward to finding out more about the adoption process. We knew it was going to be a long process, but we were committed and confident that we were doing the right thing."
Patrick & Janet's Story - Preparation, Assessment, and Approval
Patrick & Janet's Story - Preparation, Assessment, and Approval - On our first day at prep group we were quite nervous but also looking forward to finding out so much more about the adoption process.…
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January 28, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Patrick & Janet's Story: "On our first day we were quite nervous but also looking forward to finding out more about the adoption process. We knew it was going to be a long process, but we were committed and confident that we were doing the right thing."
This episode of our podcast series Adoption in Focus features Amy and Andy, a couple with four birth children who chose to grow their family through adoption. They also discuss what it means to champion and support a transracially adopted child.
Adoption in Focus - Amy and Andy - What it means to parent a child they have transracially adopted. - Adoption in Focus
In this episode of Adoption in Focus, Lisa sits down with Amy and Andy, a couple with four birth children who chose to grow their family through adoption.They share their unique journey of adopting…
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January 27, 2026 at 11:48 AM
This episode of our podcast series Adoption in Focus features Amy and Andy, a couple with four birth children who chose to grow their family through adoption. They also discuss what it means to champion and support a transracially adopted child.
At Adoption Focus, our vision is to provide every child who needs a new family, with adopters who want to parent them with care, love and understanding. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/about/our-team
Our Team
Our Team - The team at Adoption Focus is committed to providing a friendly, caring and professional adoption process. We are a registered Adoption Agency, and we deliver a comprehensive range of…
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January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
At Adoption Focus, our vision is to provide every child who needs a new family, with adopters who want to parent them with care, love and understanding. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/about/our-team
Early Permanence places the child at the centre of the adoption process and ensures they avoid unnecessary disruption and delay. Find out more here:
Early Permanence
Early Permanence - Early Permanence is a more child-focused approach to adoption. Children can be placed with adopters who are also approved as foster carers at a much earlier stage than with an…
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 25, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Early Permanence places the child at the centre of the adoption process and ensures they avoid unnecessary disruption and delay. Find out more here:
If you're thinking about adopting, just remember, there’s no perfect profile of an adopter. Children need adoptive parents who will provide a stable, caring home, love them for who they are and care for them throughout their childhood and into adult life.
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,…
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 24, 2026 at 10:11 AM
If you're thinking about adopting, just remember, there’s no perfect profile of an adopter. Children need adoptive parents who will provide a stable, caring home, love them for who they are and care for them throughout their childhood and into adult life.
Our first face-to-face information event of 2026 is on Saturday 31st January at our Marston Green, Birmingham office. The event starts at midday and will tell you everything you need to know about adoption and early permanence. Book your place here:
Information Events
Information Events -
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January 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Our first face-to-face information event of 2026 is on Saturday 31st January at our Marston Green, Birmingham office. The event starts at midday and will tell you everything you need to know about adoption and early permanence. Book your place here:
In the latest 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 and being adopted at the age of two www.buzzsprout.com/2299491/epis...
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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January 22, 2026 at 6:29 PM
In the latest 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 and being adopted at the age of two www.buzzsprout.com/2299491/epis...
Today is #BigAdoptionDay and we're celebrating the part we have played in stories like Sarah's.
"As long as the children are happy and content and have got somewhere safe, especially at Christmas, that's what matters."
"As long as the children are happy and content and have got somewhere safe, especially at Christmas, that's what matters."
'I adopted a boy and then at Christmas, his sister'
Sarah from Shropshire is about to celebrate her third Christmas with her adopted children - siblings.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Today is #BigAdoptionDay and we're celebrating the part we have played in stories like Sarah's.
"As long as the children are happy and content and have got somewhere safe, especially at Christmas, that's what matters."
"As long as the children are happy and content and have got somewhere safe, especially at Christmas, that's what matters."
Tomorrow is Big Adoption Day 2026. Adoption Focus will be joining with other voluntary adoption agencies to highlighting the invaluable work we do, our child-focused approach, and the lifelong support we provide for children and families.
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Big Adoption Day 2026
Big Adoption Day 2026 - Adoption Focus is joining with other voluntary adoption agencies to promote adoption and the lifelong support we provide.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Tomorrow is Big Adoption Day 2026. Adoption Focus will be joining with other voluntary adoption agencies to highlighting the invaluable work we do, our child-focused approach, and the lifelong support we provide for children and families.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/news/big-ado...
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/news/big-ado...