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Adoption Toolkit

Over the past six months, our six Young Ambassadors have met fortnightly to develop a toolkit designed to support fellow adoptees in navigating the complexities of adoption.

Published 19 October 2026

Adoption Propensity in England

The latest analysis of the trends in the recruitment of adopters shows that the number of families available to adopt a child is substantially below the number needed for the children for whom an adoptive family has not yet been found. This is in stark contrast to public attitudes to adoption and the propensity to consider adopting.

Published 19 October 2026

Unlocking Fostering Potential: Identifying and Supporting Likely Foster Carers

Fostering remains the primary form of care for looked-after children in England, with around 56,400 children in foster care at any one time. This sits within a wider population of approximately 83,600 looked-after children, and nearly 400,000 children receiving support from the social care system. Despite this sustained demand, the supply of foster carers has been under increasing pressure.

Published 14 October 2026