RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Adoption is lifelong, and so is the need for support. This page brings together trusted organisations, guidance, services and resources to help adopted people, adoptive families and professionals navigate challenges, access help and build stronger futures.
FINDING SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT
Support can come from different places depending on your child’s age, your family circumstances and the challenges you are facing. These routes can help families begin to identify where to turn.
Adoption UK Scotland
Peer support, training, events, helplines and national evidence through the Adoption Barometer.
Local Authority Adoption Teams
Post-adoption assessments, family support, therapeutic referrals and advice about available local services.
Mental Health & Therapy
CAMHS, trauma-informed counselling, therapeutic parenting support and specialist independent practitioners.
Education & School Support
ASN guidance, school planning, trauma-informed approaches and support for adopted children in education.
Together We Can Change 1000’s of Lives