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Our work

2010 was our 30th year of supporting, advising and campaigning for better outcomes for children in care. We work with everyone involved with adoption and fostering across the UK. Our regional and country offices in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, provide services to meet the needs of some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

What we do

An overview of our activities and areas of work: Family-finding, publications, training, conferences, consultancy, campaigning, advice.

Projects

Adoption Activity Days
These are events where prospective adopters have the opportunity to meet a range of children who need adoptive placements.

BAAF's Black and Minority Ethnic Issues projectpromotes wider understanding of black minority ethnic children in the public care system in the UK.

logo for British Chinese Adoption StudyBritish Chinese Adoption Study
Research to follow up the experiences of over 100 women who were brought to the UK from orphanages in Hong Kong in the 1960s for adoption by British families.

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This project is to identify and reduce the barriers that prevent disabled children from finding permanent families.

Campaigning

Adoption Champions
* Are you an adoptive mum or dad?
* Are you adopted and aged 18 or over?
Make a difference to a child's life...Become an Adoption Champion. Sign up today

National adoption week is aimed at increasing awareness of adoption. This year the campaign will run from 5 - 11 November.

 

Get free advice

Our country & regional offices offer free advice to members of the public, social workers in BAAF member agencies and other professionals.

Use our directory to Find an agency in your area for advice and information.