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Yorkshire Adoption Agency has been rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted in its latest inspection.
Yorkshire Adoption Agency (YAA) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’...
What are Early Permanence Placements (EPP)
Hello! Amanda here! I am YAA's EPP Champion and I want to share why I think EP Placements are...
October Round-Up 2025: Black History Month x YAA Community Engagement Project
This October marked our first Black History Month since launching our new community engagement...
Community In-Reach: A Journey of Listening, Learning, and Action
By Sue May, CEO at YAA The journey to this project started a conversation. Back in 2022, I was a...
Representation Matters: Breaking Barriers in Adoption
In England, Black children are over-represented in the care system making up 7% of the total of...
From Adopter to Adoption Panel Member
Hi, I am Carl and I started my journey of adoption all the way back in 2017. From the first phone...
Sue celebrates 10 years at YAA
Hi, I’m Sue and I’m likely to be the first person at the agency that you will speak with about...
New VAA Advice Guide from Black and other diverse ethnicity families
Families urgently needed to adopt children of Black and other diverse ethnicities VOLUNTARY...
Unplug and Reconnect: 10 Screen-Free Activities for Families, Kids, and Adults
Recognising the need for balance, Screen-Free Week offers a refreshing opportunity to step back...