As part of this year’s #NationalAdoptionWeek, the latest #YouCanAdopt campaign — A Welcome Home is now live. The campaign celebrates 'perfectly imperfect' family homes built through adoption, and aims to inspire more people to consider adoption by showing that children don't need perfection -- what matters most is a warm, welcoming place to call home.
To launch the campaign, an immersive pop-up kitchen installation – A Welcome Home – is unveiled, co-created by adoptive families to bring to life what ‘home’ really means for an adopted child. These families, along with many others from across the country, feature in a social media campaign showing that, like all parenting, adoption can be messy and challenging, but also deeply joyful and rewarding.
Sarah Johal MBE, National Adoption Strategic Lead at Adoption England said:
National Adoption Week is a time to raise awareness and start meaningful conversations about what adoption looks like today. This year’s #YouCanAdopt campaign focuses on giving children " A Welcome Home,” showing that no family needs to be perfect to provide love, stability, and belonging.
Across the country, there’s a growing need for more people to come forward and consider adoption. The decline in adopter applications is complex and shaped by many factors, but by working together, with professionals, researchers, and those with lived experience, we can begin to address these challenges and continue building a system that better supports every child and family. It’s an inspiring week of collaboration, learning and reflection, and a powerful reminder of why this work matters so deeply.
Finally, a huge thank you to all the families who have adopted children, and to the adopted people and birth families who have so generously shared their stories of adoption. Your honesty and warmth help others to understand the realities of modern adoption and the importance of continuing these conversations.
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Adoption England webinar series
As part of National Adoption Week, Adoption England is hosting a two-part webinar series for anyone considering adoption, exploring how children and families are linked and matched. Open to those at any stage of the journey, as well as professionals such as Independent Reviewing Officers, Guardians, and Children’s Social Workers, the sessions will provide practical insights and advice.
Find out more and register via our website: Adoption England Events
Adoption UK talks with adoptive parents
On behalf of Adoption England, Adoption UK are hosting a series of free online sessions open to anyone considering adoption. Covering the themes of physical and mental health, money and home, identity, and support, they will provide information and answer questions you might have before taking that first step and contacting a local agency, or in the early stages of the process.
Find out more and register here
PAC-UK conversations on adoption and identity
PAC-UK is hosting a series of free online and in-person events designed to bring together adopted people, birth parents, and adoptive parents to explore the many layers of adoption and identity. The sessions will look at themes such as family, belonging, trauma, and the experiences of adopted adults. Attendees will hear directly from people with lived experience, join open discussions, and gain valuable insights from professionals working across the sector.
Find out more and register here