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Adoption Counts is the Regional Adoption Agency covering the adoption services of five Local Authorities: Cheshire East Council, Manchester City Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and Trafford Council.
You might have been thinking about adoption as a way to complete your family for a while, or this might be the first time you've decided to research adoption as a route for you.
Wherever you are on your adoption journey, we can help.
“Growing Families Together” by Adoption North West
We are so proud to have joined forces with North West Regional and Voluntary Agencies under the collective Adoption North West and to be launching our campaign: #GrowingFamiliesTogether
The Growing Families Together campaign aims to raise awareness of the need for more people to consider adoption in the North West and to help those already thinking about adoption, to consider children aged 3 years and over.
Interested in adopting?
If you think adoption is right for you and your family, it’s time to find out more and start your adoption journey.
Our virtual information events
To help you get all the advice and information you need to make this life-changing decision, we run fortnightly virtual events.
Children awaiting adoption
Children may be placed for adoption for a variety of reasons, with the primary consideration being the best interests and welfare of the child.
The support and advice we offer
If you're thinking about adoption, already in the process or are already an adoptive parent we have a wealth of valuable resources.
“I have worked in Adoption for over 20 years and there are many rewarding moments; like getting to know adopters through assessments and sharing in their joy when they are approved – when they are finally told that yes they can be parents! ”
— Carolyn, Adoption Counts
“To be able to offer a child or children an alternative, to be able to provide security, stability, opportunities, fun - and most importantly love - is one of the best things you can do in life”
— Dave, adopter
“We cannot imagine our lives without our son. He makes us laugh everyday with his amazing personality and seeing him learn and grow fills us with so much love”
— Grace and Jamie