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.
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.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
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 -
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
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…
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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,…
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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.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/news/big-ado...
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/news/big-ado...
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.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
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...
All our applicants begin their adoption learning with our preparation training. We run this regularly, in groups throughout the year. It’s designed to increase your knowledge and build your skillset for becoming a secure, happy family.
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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January 19, 2026 at 11:44 AM
All our applicants begin their adoption learning with our preparation training. We run this regularly, in groups throughout the year. It’s designed to increase your knowledge and build your skillset for becoming a secure, happy family.
We’ve recorded a whole collection of podcast episodes featuring our adopters and adopted adults, sharing real experiences and conversations across a wide range of topics.
Have a listen and join the conversation:
Have a listen and join the conversation:
Adoption in Focus
Adoption in Focus will discuss subjects including therapeutic parenting, the adoption process, going to panel, adopting older children, and adopting as a same sex couple. We'd love to hear from you…
www.buzzsprout.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:44 AM
We’ve recorded a whole collection of podcast episodes featuring our adopters and adopted adults, sharing real experiences and conversations across a wide range of topics.
Have a listen and join the conversation:
Have a listen and join the conversation:
Our next online adoption information event is on Wednesday 21st January 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 -
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 17, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Our next online adoption information event is on Wednesday 21st January 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.
What Makes Adopted Kids Tick?
An animation, scripted by adopted children, telling new adopters some of the things they need to know.
An animation, scripted by adopted children, telling new adopters some of the things they need to know.
What Makes Adopted Kids Tick?
An animation, scripted by adopted children, telling adopters some of the things they need to know.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:44 AM
What Makes Adopted Kids Tick?
An animation, scripted by adopted children, telling new adopters some of the things they need to know.
An animation, scripted by adopted children, telling new adopters some of the things they need to know.
"There was a day where I sat back and said to myself 'I'm a mum' and the happiness that filled my body was unexplainable. This is the best feeling."
Monique & Alice's Adoption Story
Monique & Alice's Adoption Story
Monique and Alice - Adoption was the Best Route for Us.
Monique and Alice - Adoption was the Best Route for Us. - In this blog, Monique discusses adopting as part of a same-sex, interracial couple.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
"There was a day where I sat back and said to myself 'I'm a mum' and the happiness that filled my body was unexplainable. This is the best feeling."
Monique & Alice's Adoption Story
Monique & Alice's Adoption Story
Our next online information event explaining the Early Permanence pathway to adoption is on Thursday 29th January at 6pm. Book your place to find out how this child-focused approach can benefit priority children.
Information Events
Information Events -
adoption-focus.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Our next online information event explaining the Early Permanence pathway to adoption is on Thursday 29th January at 6pm. Book your place to find out how this child-focused approach can benefit priority children.
Next week, Adoption Focus will be joining with other voluntary adoption agencies for Big Adoption Day. We'll be highlighting the invaluable work we do, our child-focused approach, and the lifelong support we provide for children and families.
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.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Next week, Adoption Focus will be joining with other voluntary adoption agencies for Big Adoption Day. We'll be highlighting the invaluable work we do, our child-focused approach, and the lifelong support we provide for children and 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.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
What Support Will I Get?
What Support Will I Get? - Adoption Focus is committed to providing excellent post-adoption support to our adoptive families.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 11:45 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.
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-ado...
Our first face-to-face information event of 2026 is 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 -
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Our first face-to-face information event of 2026 is 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:
Thinking about adoption in 2026? Some things to consider here:
Should I Adopt?
Should I Adopt? - Adoption - Basic Eligibility RequirementsEveryone can apply to adopt with us, if they:Are at least 21 years oldHave been a resident of the British Isles for a least one yearAre able…
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 11, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Thinking about adoption in 2026? Some things to consider here:
Age restrictions, contact, and dogs - here are some Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption, and their answers.
Adoption FAQs
Adoption FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Age restrictions, contact, and dogs - here are some Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption, and their answers.
With our podcast series Adoption in Focus, you can discover real stories and honest conversations about the joys and challenges of adoption. Available on Buzzsprout or via your preferred podcast platform.
Adoption in Focus
Adoption in Focus will discuss subjects including therapeutic parenting, the adoption process, going to panel, adopting older children, and adopting as a same sex couple. We'd love to hear from you…
buzzsprout.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
With our podcast series Adoption in Focus, you can discover real stories and honest conversations about the joys and challenges of adoption. Available on Buzzsprout or via your preferred podcast platform.
If you’re thinking about adopting, we can help you. People from all backgrounds and situations have joined our community and become successful adopters. We’d love to hear from you. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-adopt
Should I Adopt?
Should I Adopt? - Adoption - Basic Eligibility RequirementsEveryone can apply to adopt with us, if they:Are at least 21 years oldHave been a resident of the British Isles for a least one yearAre able…
www.adoption-focus.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
If you’re thinking about adopting, we can help you. People from all backgrounds and situations have joined our community and become successful adopters. We’d love to hear from you. www.adoption-focus.org.uk/should-i-adopt