Every child deserves to grow up in a loving family

How adoption works

Adoption is a way of providing new loving and permanent families for children who cannot be looked after by their birth parents.

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Therapeutic Adoption Support Service

The dedicated team from our Therapeutic Adoption Support Service are there to support our families through the journey of adoption, as well as providing ongoing support for life!

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Author: Vanessa Martyn

ARCBOX - Digital Life Story and Communications Management

ARC Adoption North East’s passionate and innovative approach has led to the development of ARCBOX - a child-centred, digital platform that houses an interactive life story tool and a communications app to safely facilitate and manage birth family contact.

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ARC Adoption's stats
relating to children and families:

 23

23 new families created over the last 12 months, with 13 boys and 11 girls now enjoying a loving and nurturing family.

 3000

Latest ASG stats report that 3000 children are waiting to be adopted in England today, and almost half are part of a brother & sister group.

 1 in 3 

In 2024, almost 1 in 3 of the families who started the adoption process with us identified as LGBTQ+.

Latest events

  • Virtual Adoption Information Event - Thursday 4th June 2026

    If adopting is something you are hoping to explore, our team can help you understand more about the process and support available to help you at an information event. Read more

  • Adoption Information Event in Sunderland - Saturday 13th June 2026

    Join our friendly team and an adoptive family in Sunderland for an adoption information event. Get all of your questions answered and see where we support our families. Read more

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