Scotland

Services

  • Information and support service

    A service for everyone affected by adoption, we are on hand to offer information and advice around every stage of the adoption process. Read more

  • Training in Scotland

    Training courses for the adoption community, including wider family members, kinship carers, foster carers and professionals working in adoption in Scotland. Read more

  • Scotland community groups and events

    We are building a positive and supportive community in our local areas to develop new friendships and have fun. We invite you to discover your local community group or come to any group that works for you. Read more

  • Kinship care families - services and support

    Kinship carers provide stability, love, and care for children who cannot live with their birth parents. Whether you’re a grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling, or close family friend stepping in to care for a child, you are not alone. We offer services and support to help you navigate the challenges and rewards of kinship care and ensure the best outcomes for children in your care. Read more

  • Supporting Education and Schools

    Explore our services and resources for adoptive families and teachers. Read more

  • The #E Project, Scotland

    A space for young people to gain confidence, grow skills and build their future. Read more

  • FASD Hub Scotland

    We have a wide range of FASD services available to all families parenting a child or young person with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure. No diagnosis is necessary to access our services, and they are open to families across the UK. Read more

  • Psychology and Therapy Hub (PATH)

    The PATH team deliver a range of psychological therapies, drawing from a variety of approaches and expertise including therapeutic life story work, attachment, trauma, neurodiversity, trauma-informed parenting, non-violent resistance, DDP and sensory integration. We also offer therapy for adults looking for support with issues such as loss, identity and managing relationships. Read more

  • Nationwide virtual community groups

    We have a strong community at Adoption UK with regular virtual community groups, meet-ups and events. You can get access to many more community groups, webinars and our Adoption Today magazine when you become a member. Read more

  • Our Services for Agencies in Scotland

    We offer a range of commissionable services designed by adopters for adopters – helping agencies to provide practical support for the families and children in their care and help them flourish. Read more

  • Adoption Barometer 2026

    The Adoption Barometer is the only UK-wide comprehensive stock-take of adoption. It's based on the findings of a large annual survey. It provides powerful evidence of the realities of adopting and being adopted and makes recommendations for vital changes to adoption policy and practice. Read more

Resources

  • Beginning your adoption journey

    Essential information and advice for anyone considering adoption. Read more

  • Blogs

    News and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers. Read more

  • Factsheets

    Information, advice and guidance about a range of topics related to adoption in Scotland. Read more

  • Library

    Browse and borrow a wide selection of literature about adoption, parenting, childhood trauma and more. Read more

  • Mapping Adoption Support in Scotland

    Use this guide to find information about what support is available in your local area. Read more

  • The Adoption Journey

    Our guide to adopting in Scotland. If you're just setting out on your adoption journey, this is where to start. Read more

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