AdoptionUK Scotland

Come join us for a thrilling climbing session at EICA Ratho in Edinburgh. Climbing walls are available to suit all abilities, from experienced climbers to complete beginners. Open to adoptive, kinship and foster families, book here: ow.ly/4MiX50VfIrv

Join our March giveaway! Every £5 donation to Adoption UK earns you an entry into our largest prize draw yet. Donate today: ow.ly/Iz5a50VctOz

In our latest podcast, two adult adoptees explore honesty in adoption, unexpected birth family contact, and reunion. We highlight the realities adoptees face and the importance of centering their voices. Tune in where you get your podcasts or our website. ow.ly/TWyC50VbFM5

We are delighted to be returning to Wiston Lodge, near Biggar, for a day of outdoor activities and family fun this April. Find out more about what we have planned for the day and book tickets on our Eventbrite page: ow.ly/Hias50VaTFb

The Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution is holding free online events for professionals who work with young people and families in conflict. Subjects include screen time, neurodiversity & mental health. For more info and to reserve places: tinyurl.com/4rspp38b

We've partnered with Education Scotland @EducationScot to create a new guide about adoption for teachers and other education professionals. Learn more about supporting young adoptees by checking out our resources on the Education Scotland website: ow.ly/XOnZ50V5n2H

LAST CHANCE TO BUY! Our first-ever fundraising dinner and ceilidh is happening tomorrow night at Edinburgh Zoo. Join us for a fantastic night of dancing to support our community work for children and families. Get your tickets here: ow.ly/9wWx50V6LOr

Understanding and being able to talk about adoption can help us to explore one aspect of identity. Children may also need to explore other aspects including different neurotypes, cultures and gender. Our Talking About Adoption factsheet explains more: ow.ly/sfHY50V6cUP

Last chance to secure tickets for our Ceilidh in the Wild! Dance your heart out to the live tunes of the Iain MacPhail Ceilidh Band, enjoy a free hot buffet, and maybe win a prize. To book your tickets, visit ow.ly/eysY50UVELg

Are you an adoptive parent living in Edinburgh or the Lothians? Join us next Tuesday for a free discussion about getting your children the support they're entitled to at school. Book here: ow.ly/3qz150V2I7s

There's still time to book a spot on our Calming Conflict between Brothers and Sisters workshop next Tuesday. Join us to find out how we can support siblings and build positive relationships. For adopters, foster and kinship carers. ow.ly/eH7k50V2HF5

Today is the 5th anniversary of The Promise, Scotland's pledge to care experienced young people that they would grow up loved, safe, & respected. Since 2020, positive changes have been made, but more progress is needed to #KeepThePromise by 2030. ow.ly/rxaO50V1OxK

Join us on Tuesday to find out how to support your child’s transition from secondary school to the next step, whether that’s college, university, an apprenticeship, or a job. For adoptive parents and kinship carers ow.ly/Wkkx50UXxtz

Our Adoption Barometer Survey closes tomorrow. Don’t miss your final opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of adoption. Take the survey today and be part of the change ow.ly/6LGi50V0feC

Are you in the process of adopting care-experienced siblings? Join us and Scotland's Adoption Register on Feb 27 to discuss the challenges involved and how best to support young brothers and sisters. Email [email protected] for a link to this session.

Join us next Tuesday to find out how to support your child’s transition from secondary school to the next step, whether that’s college, university, an apprenticeship, or a job. For adoptive parents and kinship carers ow.ly/FaUX50UXxrF

Join us on Tuesday Feb 25 for a workshop exploring relationships between care-experienced siblings. Find out about scaffolding that parents/carers can put in place to reduce stress and strategies to support relationships within your family. ow.ly/KueQ50UXqr5

Glimmers and sparks are words that can describe the tiny positive interactions, the warm seconds, the happy memories that we feel. They are the opposite of triggers. Let's make our mission today, to spread as many glimmers and sparks as we can. This is everyday therapy.

Today is Safer Internet Day, an opportunity to think about the issues our children can face online and on social media. We’ve worked with the UK Safer Internet Centre to create some helpful resources for adoptive families – find them here: ow.ly/smpX50UVwBM.