Adoption Matters

Adam and Daniyal adopted a child from a different ethnic background to their own 🫶

They shared their story as part of #YouCanAdopt's 'A Life Less Ordinary Campaign'.

👉 You can read more about adopting a child of a different ethnicity here: buff.ly/c2rxwXA

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#AdoptionMatters is proud to support Place2Be's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 💛

This year’s theme is ‘This is My Place,’ encouraging self-acceptance and belonging.

One in five children face mental health challenges, but together we can make a difference 🫶

Learn more about #CMHW2026: buff.ly/HQTNO2k

There is still time to join us at our Online #Adoption Information Event taking place this Saturday ❤️

Can't make it but keen to find out more about adoption and #AdoptionMatters? Come and see us in March or April instead 🙌

👉 Sign up: buff.ly/r2LyXTP

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We love this quote from our most recent Ofsted report ⤵️

“The quality of #AdoptionSupport is a significant strength of the organisation. Highly trained professionals offer high-quality services to families."

🔗 You can learn more about the support that we offer here: buff.ly/LxX6s74

"It's the best thing we ever did." 🥰

If you're feeling inspired by Leah and Peter, then please get in touch 🧡

🔗 Download an information pack: buff.ly/amHwbxa
📱 Message us on WhatsApp on 07789 478 201
☎️ Call us on freephone: 0300 123 1066

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Neurodiversity - whether it involves autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other neurological differences - is not a barrier to #adoption 🧡

What matters most is how you can best meet the needs of the children.

👉 More FAQs are answered here: buff.ly/wQn5EKK

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Last weekend, #AdoptionMatters were delighted to join our supporters John Pass Jewellers to plant trees and promote how you can leave a lasting legacy for positive climate change 🌳

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It's #TimeToTalkDay 2026 🩵

Time to Talk Day focuses on encouraging people to open up about their mental health.

🫶 Talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health - it can reduce stigma and help people feel more comfortable in accessing help.

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February is a short month - which means if you sign up now, you’ll only have to wait until Saturday 28 February 2026 to find out if you’re a winner in our next #charity lottery draw 🙌

Our charity lottery is a powerful way to help us continue to offer our enhanced & ongoing support.

bit.ly/ADMATTIG

A heart-warming video featuring our wonderful adopters, Rachael and Paul 🥰

Rachael and Paul adopted three children through the #EarlyPermanence route to #adoption.

💫 We have spoken with them here: buff.ly/5a8Q3ys

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Our next Online Adoption Information Event is coming up - and it’s a Saturday session 🙌

Right now, 3,000 children are waiting for #adoption and you could be the person who changes a child’s future.

➡️ Register: buff.ly/W4yDcyF

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A snippet from the #YouCanAdopt podcast where our Social Worker, Cat, spoke to Emma and Mike, who adopted through #AdoptionMatters 🧡

Throughout this episode, Emma and Mike share their real experiences of preparing (and feeling unprepared!) to welcome their two children home.

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❤️ This Valentine’s Day, choose love that lasts a lifetime.

At #AdoptionMatters, we believe that every child deserves the kind of love that doesn’t fade - the kind that offers safety, belonging, and a place to call home.

This #ValentinesDay, help us change a child’s tomorrow 💫

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Our Centre for #Fostering and #Adoption Support was founded in 2014 💜

Whilst working closely with our Therapy Service, the Centre offers a wide range of support.

Read more: buff.ly/lCWxKxE

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Coming up next month at our Centre for #Fostering and #Adoption Support (CFAS) 💜

👉 More information here: buff.ly/511wqb4

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Wanting to learn more about #adoption and the processes?

#AdoptionMatters is here to walk alongside you at your pace, with honest guidance and helpful information 🧡

👉 Register here: buff.ly/W4yDcyF

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Some of the incredible people who ran for #AdoptionMatters in 2025 🧡

Feeling inspired to #MakeADifference? We still have a handful of places left for this year’s #Warrington Running Festival, taking place on Sunday 20 September 2026 👟

➡️ More information: buff.ly/THk0clN

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One thing that we do ask when it comes to your home and #adoption is that you are able to provide a child, or children, with their own bedroom 🧡

#Siblings can sometimes share dependent on the size of the sibling group, their ages and their own individual needs.

Read more: buff.ly/62BV1y5

Meet Arfaan & Sadia, who adopted three brothers through the #EarlyPermanence route to #adoption 🫶

"We feel so blessed to have our three little ones. The road wasn’t easy, but every challenge, every late-night cuddle, and every giggle & fun-filled day has made it all worthwhile."

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Will you be our next big winner?🧡

Join our growing community of supporters that are playing the #AdoptionMatters Lottery.

🏆 1st Prize: £5,000 + up to £20,000 bonus jackpot
🥈 2nd Prize: £2,000
🥉 3rd Prize: 20 x £50 winners

Every single play makes a difference!

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Throwback to when we attended #ChesterPride, #LeedsPride and #DurhamPride 🙌

💫 Last year, over 20% of our newly approved adopters identified as LGBTQ+.

#AdoptionMatters will continue to work hard to raise #adoption awareness within LGBTQ+ communites throughout 2026.

🌈 Read more: buff.ly/iw1rOPY

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

Today is Big Adoption Day 💗 and I want to say a huge thank you to the incredible foster families and adoptive parents across Spen Valley.

If you’ve ever thought about adoption, today could be the day to find out more.
Advice and support are available here: 👉 www.adoptionmatters.org

A big thank you to all who attended our Online #Adoption Information Event last night - we hope that you found it beneficial 🧡

Couldn't attend but feeling inspired post #BigAdoptionDay? We have another coming up in a few weeks time 👇

Join us: buff.ly/gcDE9Pz

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🔊 Sound on!

Hear Kev and Deb tell you why they chose to adopt through a Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA)🧡

Today is #BigAdoptionDay - a day which highlights the benefits of adopting through a VAA and #AdoptionMatters is one of the largest of the kind in the UK.

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A comment from our CEO this #BigAdoptionDay ⤵️

#AdoptionMatters has been operating since 1947 and we have a wealth of experience in the #adoption sector, offering ongoing support and therapeutic training to our families.

💫 Read more about this: buff.ly/whfqDvb

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It's #BigAdoptionDay 2026 💫

#AdoptionMatters is proud to join other Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAA's) across the UK to celebrate the important work that we do and the benefits of adopting through a VAA 🧡

👉 Learn more: buff.ly/hoMEnnU

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Thinking about #adoption? Get in touch with our team ⤵️

🔗 Visit our website: www.adoptionmatters.org
📱 Message us on WhatsApp on 07789 478 201
☎️ Call us on freephone: 0300 123 1066

We can't wait to chat with you - completely obligation free 🧡

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This Wednesday is #BigAdoptionDay 🙌

#AdoptionMatters will be joining Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAA's) across the UK in highlighting the work that we do to find loving adoptive families for children waiting to be placed.

🧡 Learn more: buff.ly/hoMEnnU

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💙 Today isn’t really blue — it’s about shining a little brighter for children who deserve a loving, stable future.

If you’ve ever thought about #adoption, choose today to learn more. We’re here to walk alongside you, at your pace, with honest guidance.

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