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Welcome to the Adoption Register for England and Wales.

The Adoption Register for England and Wales has been operated by the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) on behalf of the DfES and the National Assembly for Wales since December 1st 2004.

Full details of these arrangements are set out in a DfES Local Authority Circular LAC (2004)27 and a NAW Circular NAFWC 53/2004.Further information about NAFWC 53/2004 can be obtained from 02920826711

National Adoption Exchange Days

We will be holding two exchange days for all agencies and adopters in England and Wales in late November. See News page for further details

Operation of the Adoption Register for England and Wales

The awarding authority wishes to invite expressions of interest to operate the Adoption Register for England and Wales. For further information visit the DCSF website here.

Review of the Adoption Register

The DCSF published their review of the Adoption Register and the Independent Review Mechanism on June 26th 2008. Follow this link to see the full report.

Children matched through the Register

647 children have been matched at panel with families through the Adoption Register since December 2004:

109
children matched: 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005

157
children matched: 1 December 2005 to 30 November 2006

199
children matched: 1 December 2006 to 30 November 2007

182
children matched: 1 December 2007 to 31 August 2008

About the Adoption Register
Find out about the Adoption Register, and the team behind it.

Information for agencies and social workers
Find out what the register means for you - plus how to make referrals or tell us about new information.

Information for adopters
Find out how the register can increase your chances of being matched with a child who needs a family, and ask to be included in the Register.

Annual Report 2006 The Adoption Register Annual Report 2006 includes statistics about referrals made to and placements made through the Register in our second year of operation as well as several articles about people who have been involved in the process. Click on the link to view the report or if you would like a hard copy please ring us on 0870 750 2173 or e-mail at mail@adoptionregister.org.uk

Job opportunities at the Adoption Register

For current vacancies see news page.

Contact us
If you have any questions about the Adoption Register for England and Wales, get in touch!


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