Big Adoption Day 2025: Celebrating families and those who support them

Yorkshire Adoption Agency based in Doncaster is thrilled to collaborate with family-friendly venues and organisations across Yorkshire to make this day extra special.

They understand how magical that first family outing can be for adopters and how essential it is to help build and strengthen the bond between adopters and their children. That’s why they have partnered with local attractions, including White Post Farm, Magna Science Adventure Centre, Charley’s Play Barn, Boston Park Farm, Cannon Hall Farm, Phab Doncaster, and Wakefield Museums, to offer adoptive families unforgettable experiences.

Yorkshire Adoption Agency established in 1946, works hard to support, assess, train, and approve adoptive parents. It is a voluntary adoption agency and a registered charity which means they are smaller and more flexible than most statutory agencies, offering a personalised service to adopters from all backgrounds.

The child’s voice is at the heart of everything they do, and safeguarding children is one of their main priorities.

Their vision is that children who need an adoptive family will grow up in a safe and loving home, will be happy, healthy and lead fulfilling lives. The Agency works closely with other organisations and local authorities, UK wide to support family finding for families and the children waiting.

With *2,410 children in England waiting for adoption—1,110 of whom have been waiting over 18 months—the need for more adoptive parents is urgent. Voluntary Adoption Agencies play a vital role, providing a bespoke adoption service and lifelong support to their adoptive families.

Sue May, CEO of Yorkshire Adoption Agency, says: "As a small adoption charity, we operate as one big family, offering lifelong support to our adopters. It’s been heartwarming to see so many organisations step forward to create memorable days out for our families.”

Let’s celebrate the power of family and the incredible community making adoption possible!

YAA Adopters say: “If starting a family is something you have thought about then speak to YAA. They really do help, guide and support you all the way. Becoming Dad and Daddy to our 2 boys is brilliant and we are so lucky. They have made our family unit complete, and we all settled into everything quickly and naturally.”

Could you consider adoption?  For more information and details about Big Adoption Day, visit www.yorkshireadoptionagency.org.uk/

*Adoption and Special Guardianship data, December 2023: coram.org.uk/adoption-and-special-guardianship-leadership-board/