About Adoption England

Adoption England is a collaboration of regional adoption agencies working together with a small central team working nationally, aiming to improving adoption practice and develop support and services to better meet the needs of children and families. Adoption England receives funding from the Department for Education and works in partnership with all agencies  involved with adoption in England, including voluntary adoption agencies and local authorities, as well as specialised adoption charities and third sector services.

Adoption England’s vision is for every child with a plan for adoption to find a safe and loving home, in a timely manner, with all adoption agencies delivering high-quality services for children and families. Our goals are set into 5 key areas: 

1. Children are found permanent and loving homes in a timely way
    
2. Children have good quality care, a good understanding of their identity, a sense of belonging and stability within their adoptive family
    
3. Adopted children and families get help and support when they need it
    
4. Children, adoptive and birth parents have an influence in the services provided nationally and regionally
    
5. Professionals understand the profound impact that being in care and adoption has on children’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. 

Adoption England delivers our strategy on behalf of Regional Adoption Agencies. We work with the Department for Education, following their adoption strategy for achieving excellence everywhere.