Adoption Matters is a children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK. We recruit, train and support individuals, couples and families looking to adopt and offer ongoing support and training.
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Ofsted Outstanding since 2008, Adoption Matters is the ONLY adoption service in the North of England to achieve FIVE Ofsted Outstanding ratings in a row.
Our adopters Amy & Tom talk (above) about why they chose Adoption Matters:
We are an independent organisation and our priority is to find stable, loving homes for children through adoption.
In 2024, we launched a not-for-profit fostering agency, Foster Care Matters. We are committed to re-investing back into the fostering service to offer high-quality support and ongoing training to foster parents.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our vision is a world where all children grow up with the security and benefit of a safe and loving family home enabling them to reach their full potential.
Children are at the heart of everything we do and we seek to have a transformative impact on young lives; building trusting relationships and providing responsive, high-quality services underpinned by therapeutic support as standard.
We will be:
Honest and open in all our communications
Empathetic to your individual needs and experiences
Ambitious for children’s futures aim to provide the best service
Respectful of your views and experiences and celebrating diversity
Together we are a thriving and growing family
With your support, we can do so much more.
