Every child deserves to grow up in a loving family

How adoption works

Adoption is a way of providing new families for children who cannot be looked after by their birth parents and need to belong to a new family.

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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

Friends of ARC Adoption

Are you an approved ARC Adopter and would you like to volunteer at ARC Adoption and become a friend of ARC Adoption?

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ARC Adoption's stats
in the last 12 months:

 31

31 new families created, with 25 boys and 14 girls now enjoying a loving and nurturing family.

 2110

2110 children are waiting to be adopted in England today, and 42% are part of a brother & sister group.

 1 in 3 

In 2022, 1 in 3 of the families (both couples and single adopters) approved by ARC identified as LGBTQ+.

Latest events

  • Adopting Brothers and Sisters Workshop - Wednesday 6th December 2023

    ARC Adoption North East would like to invite their families to a seminar around adopting brothers and sisters together, to highlight and increase awareness of things to consider. Read more

  • Virtual Adoption Information Event - Thursday 7th December 2023

    Are you considering growing your family through adoption? If so, the team at ARC Adoption North East would like to invite you to a virtual information event to find out more. Read more

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