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Government Issues Formal Apology for Historical Forced Adoption

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Yesterday, the UK Government issued a formal public apology to those affected by historical forced adoption practices in England and Wales. Between the 1940s and 1970s, thousands of unmarried mothers were pressured, coerced or forced into having their children...

Adoption Assessment: What really happens and what families often worry about

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The adoption assessment is often the most daunting part of the process — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Families regularly tell us they’re worried about “being judged” or “saying the wrong thing.” In reality, the adoption assessment is designed to be a...

Thinking About Adoption? Here’s Where the Journey Really Begins

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If you’re thinking about adoption, you’re not alone — and you don’t need to have all the answers yet. For many people, the idea of adopting starts quietly. A question. A conversation. A sense that this might be the right path, even if it still feels uncertain. At...

Take Action This Mental Health Awareness Week

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Action: for yourself, for someone else, for all of us As the organisation’s Mental Health Champion, I see every day how mental wellbeing underpins everything we do. Promoting mental health awareness isn’t just about talking openly; it’s about taking meaningful action...

Yorkshire Adoption Agency partners with SACMHA to strengthen adoption awareness in Sheffield’s Black communities

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What are Early Permanence Placements (EPP)

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Hello! Amanda here! I am YAA’s EPP Champion and I want to share why I think EP Placements are great things and also what adopters need to think about when considering this route to growing their family. Why did I decide to become YAA’s EPP Champion? As...