Reforming Adoption Support in Scotland

The Scottish Adoption Alliance brings together adopted people, adoptive families, professionals and policymakers to improve adoption support across Scotland.

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78%

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40%

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78%

Adoptive families facing significant challenges

Almost 8 in 10 adoptive families in Scotland report significant challenges.

Families facing severe difficulties

Two in five adoptive families describe their situation as severe.

Adoptive families facing significant challenges

Experts and families believe the true figure is likely much higher due to inconsistent recording and definitions