Adoption in Merseyside

28/05/2026

We welcome people from all walks of life to consider adoption 🥰

No matter your age, background, sexuality, or whether you’re single or living with a disability, you can explore the route to adopt.

You don’t need to own your home or have lots of savings. What matters most is providing a safe, stable, and loving environment where a child can grow and thrive.

Adoption is a lifelong commitment, but with love, patience, and resilience, you can make a real difference 💫

Read more about the process on our website 🔗

Adoption in Merseyside is a Regional Adoption Agency that covers Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and Wirral. Learn more about adopting today.

24/05/2026

Thinking about adoption? 💛

Our free information sessions are a great place to start, no pressure to continue, just honest insight into the process, children’s needs, and the support available from AiM and beyond.

📅 Next session: 10th June, 6pm
👉 Book your place here: 📲 https://bit.ly/4djCGJt

19/05/2026

Hannah began her adoption journey as a single applicant, although it felt daunting at first, she knew it was the right choice.

Her son came home at just 4 days old, and while supporting him to maintain links with his birth family, Hannah also began building a relationship with her daughter, who was still in foster care.

After positive introductions and transitions, her daughter joined them just 3 months later, completing their family 💛

Read more here 📲 https://bit.ly/4tGZ44o

30/04/2026

Thinking about adoption? Join us for one of our upcoming information sessions.

Come along on Thursday 7th May at 6pm or Saturday 23rd May at 10:30am to find out more about the adoption journey.

We’ll talk you through the process, introduce the children who need families, explain the support we offer, and you’ll also hear first-hand from a real adopter about their experience.

Spaces are limited, so book your place today:
www.adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk/events

12/04/2026

🌟 Adoptive Parents and Special Guardianship (SGO) Carers — Adoption England want to hear from you on Friday 17th April.

They are hosting a special session focused entirely on your experiences and what support should look like in the future. We’ll be talking about your journey so far, what’s worked well, which services or interventions have actually helped, and how clinical or therapeutic support has felt for you.

They will also be exploring what a strong, consistent parenting support offer should include. Your insight is vital in shaping better, more responsive support for adoptive families and SGO carers.

👉 Sign up here to register and be involved

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10/04/2026

Today is National Sibling day 💛

Maintaining these relationships is extremely important for an adopted child; it helps them understand their adoption experience with someone else, understand their identity, and learn the importance of sharing and communication.

Many of our children are part of a sibling group, and we can sometimes struggle to find loving families that can support the needs of one or more children.

If you want to find out more about the adoption process, request an information pack today https://bit.ly/4s79qdN

07/04/2026

Don't miss our next online information session on Tuesday 14th April at 6pm 📲

The session will provide information on the different stages of the journey, explore the support available for all adopters throughout and beyond the process, plus a chance to ask questions to the team. There will also be an adopter attending, so you can hear what it's really like to adopt a child.

Book your place here https://bit.ly/40sjAtr

29/03/2026

"We had our baby placed at just 7 days old" 🥰

Tom and Steph went through the Early Permeance route to adopt their little boy. The route provided them with a chance to bond with their son at an early stage but most importantly ensured a stable and secure start to his life.

The route is fully explored with every applicant and there is a full day of training provided to explore the challenges and benefits of going through Early Permanence. Read more about Tom and Steph's journey here https://bit.ly/4uuT68w

26/03/2026

Many people coming to adopt, want a new born or young baby. The Early Permanence (EP) route provides children with the opportunity to be placed earlier with a family than would otherwise be possible – that family is likely to go on to adopt the child 🏡

There are so many aspects to consider when going down the EP route but all of our applicants will attend a training day during the process. If you want more information visit our website https://bit.ly/4sFLttY

22/03/2026

Whatever your reason to grow your family through adoption, the process stays the same ✨

We assess your suitability to adopt through our different stages, including checks, training, and the assessment in stage two.

It might feel a bit overwhelming at first, but with a friendly social worker by your side, many people find the process therapeutic and reflective process. Read more about the process on our website https://bit.ly/4bFiyk4