Children awaiting adoption

Children may be placed for adoption for a variety of reasons, with the primary consideration being the best interests and welfare of the child.

In most cases, the birth family may be unable to provide a safe and stable environment for their children due to factors such as substance abuse, mental health issues, learning difficulties or domestic violence. If it is determined that the birth family are unable to meet the child's needs and ensure their long-term well-being, adoption may be considered as a permanent alternative.

The types of children waiting to be adopted

Children who are waiting to be adopted come from a wide range of communities, cultural backgrounds and religious traditions. Many have their own unique personalities, stories and strengths, and some may also have identified additional needs or disabilities.

While every child deserves the chance to grow up in a safe and loving family, certain groups of children often wait longer to be adopted. These include:

Older children (aged 3 and above)
Brothers and sisters who need to stay together
Children of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage
Children with identified additional needs or disabilities

Despite the challenges they may have faced early in life, adopted children show remarkable resilience every day. Their ability to adapt, form connections, find joy and continue growing is nothing short of inspiring. Families often tell us that welcoming an adopted child into their lives brings a depth of love, strength and gratitude they never imagined.

Every child waiting for adoption has the potential to thrive with the right support - and every one of them has something truly special to offer. If you choose to adopt, you won’t just be changing a child’s life; you’ll be welcoming a brave, bright and extraordinary young person into your family.

Profiles of children awaiting adoption

Please note that all the profiles featured below are not of real children waiting.

These are examples based on some of the children we are currently family finding for.

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Mirembe

Mirembe is a smiley, happy little girl who sleeps well. She is sitting unaided and has just learnt to clap her hands, blow kisses and wave bye-bye. She is very proud of her new skills!

Arlo

Arlo has an adorable smile and is a proper little charmer. He loves to engage people in conversation and share with them his enthusiasm for Thomas the Tank Engine which is currently his favourite show.

Aleksander and Sylvie

Aleksander and Sylvie are always making each other giggle. They love to watch Peppa Pig together and Sylvie is always impressing Aleksander with her daddy pig snort!

Clara

Clara is only a few weeks old. We are looking for adopters to care for Clara as an early permanence placement.

Aaron and Ali

These cheeky twins make everyone smile!. They love to kick a ball and will happily play with cars, trains and really anything with wheels!

Imogen

Imogen loves to be outdoors – whether that’s running and kicking a ball, bouncing on a trampoline or kicking leaves in the park. She’s full of energy and really lights up when she gets the chance to be in nature.

Noah

Noah is a happy little boy who likes interactive, noisy toys. Noah eats and sleeps well and is meeting all of his developmental milestones.

Eleanor and Melody

Eleanor and Melody can often be found playing together in the garden, making mud potions or building homes for bugs. The girls are very cuddly, both with their foster carer and each other.

Zachy

Zachy really enjoys sensory play such as water or sand. He’s delighted by the thrill of being in a swing and giggles and shouts “higher!”.

“There's something special about adopting: by giving a child the best opportunity you possibly can, you do something amazing not just for them, but for you too.”

— Becky and Krish, adopters

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