Excellence in the Adoption System
Our vision is a modern adoption system across the UK which provides lifelong care and support for all the children who need it, validating their identity and ensuring their early relationships are respected through to adulthood.
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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.
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 members, all are independently rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’, or equivalent. 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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Seen, Heard and Supported: Working Compassionately with Birth Parents
Expert‑led training delivered by Naomi Head, Senior Practitioner (Family Team) and Bluebird Project Co‑ordinator at Scottish Adoption, and Mandy Temple, a birth parent and peer support worker
Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Supporting Discouraged Adoptive Parents
Practice webinar delivered by Lisa Biggs, a Senior Adoption Practitioner at Adoption Focus
Neurodivergence (including ASD and ADHD) in Children in Care: From Assessment to Family Support (Adoption and Beyond)
Practice webinar delivered by David Robinson-Field, Head of Service Adoption Support at CfAS
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.