How Old Are the Children Waiting for Adoption?

Too old at 4? It’s been an exciting 18 months since we launched the  agency in 2014 with more than 16,000 hits to our website from right across England. The How Old Are the Children Waiting for Adoption?

Survey Says Adopted Children Feel Safe and Satisfied

Survey of adopted children reveals the vast majority feel safe, satisfied with their lives, and have an adult in their lives they can trust. Along with the other Independent Adoption Survey Says Adopted Children Feel Safe and Satisfied

National Son’s and Daughter’s Day

Each year on August 11, parents  participate in National Son’s and Daughter’s Day.  On this day, spend time with the joys of your life. Let your children know that you National Son’s and Daughter’s Day

The Government Boosts Support for LGBT+ Adopters

Children and Young People Now reports that Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people will get additional support in their efforts to adopt a child after the Department for Education The Government Boosts Support for LGBT+ Adopters

Watch Our Newest Video on Adoption

With 3 months until National Adoption Week, we’ve worked together with the other Independent Adoption Agencies in England to create a series of animations to help people who are thinking Watch Our Newest Video on Adoption

Join Us for Our Big Adoption Day Event

Come along to our Big Adoption Day event to meet our friendly team to find out more about adopting a child or children.We cover lots of areas around the country Join Us for Our Big Adoption Day Event

Understanding Pupil Premium

Children in state-funded education in England who were adopted from care in England and Wales, or who left care under a Special Guardianship Order or Child Arrangements Order / Residence Understanding Pupil Premium

Drop in number of children approved for adoption continues

Children & Young People now report that numbers of children being approved for adoption are continuing to fall, it has emerged. A total of 5,340 children were adopted in 2014/15. Drop in number of children approved for adoption continues

60% extra funds enjoyed by England’s free school pupils

The Guardian reported yesterday that England’s free schools* received 60% more funding per pupil than local authority primaries and secondaries in the latest financial year, new analysis by Education Guardian 60% extra funds enjoyed by England’s free school pupils

Thriving as a Business Owner with Additional Needs

The BBC recently reported recently about the successful story of Laura Green  who refused to let Downs Syndrome stop her from   becoming a successful business woman. Read more about this inspirational Thriving as a Business Owner with Additional Needs

Recruitment event in Worcester

Would you like to find out more about adoption? Then come along and meet us for an informal chat. We are in Worcester High Street, outside the Guild Hall,  on Thursday 20th Recruitment event in Worcester

How Many Children Are Waiting to be Adopted?

First4Adoption, on behalf of the Department for Education has published new Adoption Maps revealing how many children were waiting to be adopted in each of the country’s 152 Local Authority How Many Children Are Waiting to be Adopted?