Excellence in the Adoption System
Our vision is for adopted children, young people and adults to lead happy fulfilling lives in loving families supported by a strong voluntary adoption sector.
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What is a Voluntary Adoption Agency?
VAAs are independent, not for profit organisations which are smaller than most statutory agencies and offer a personalised service to adopters from all backgrounds.
VAAs work in partnership with local authorities and regional adoption agencies across the whole of the UK to find families for children in care who are unable to stay with their birth relatives. There are 34 registered voluntary adoption agencies covering every region and country of the UK.
Why adopt through a VAA?
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Whether you already know your stuff, or are just starting on your journey, VAAs will meet you where you are.
Personalised service
Our members will help you create a family that is just right for you and your children. They are always on your side.
An excellent standard of quality
Of CVAA’s 24 members, almost all are independently rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’. You’re in good hands.
Lifelong support
Your VAA will be there for you and your children for life. Adoption is a lifelong journey, not a destination.
Find a local VAA agency that’s right for you.
For support, advice, and information, or to embark on your adoption journey, find a local Voluntary Adoption Agency that’s right for you.
VAAs will be with you every step of the journey.
Upcoming training, workshops & events
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Supporting the Mental Health of Adopted Teenagers: Research, Theory and Practice
Evidence seminar co-delivered with Dr Morvwen Duncan, a Clinical Psychologist
Blocked Care: How to Support Discouraged Adoptive Parents
Practice webinar co-delivered with senior adoption practitioners at Adoption Focus
CVAA Annual Conference 2024 – Members only
Bringing leaders and practitioners together to inspire bold action in delivering the future of adoption services
Join CVAA as a subscriber for as low as £59 for the year, and as well as supporting our work, you’ll receive:
Discounted tickets
Receive a 20% discount on all workshops & events through our renowned Practice Programme. A subscription pays for itself after attending just three Practice Programme events.
Promote your own events
You’ll be able to advertise and promote your own events on our online calendar and through our newsletter, whether it’s information nights, conferences, fun days, or anything else!
Tailored resources & information
You'll receive slides, notes, recommended reading and suggested activities when you attend CVAA events, as well as the monthly newsletter just for subscribers, allowing you to stay ahead of the game.
A network of like-minded organisations
As a CVAA subscriber, you'll be part of a wide group of like-minded organisations with whom you can network and collaborate.