Race & racism

Black Lives Matter: Our pledge to tackle racism

CVAA's statement and commitment to action to eradicate racism and inequality in adoption. Read more

A round-up of information, tools, surveys, events, and more to strengthen anti-racist practice in adoption. Read more

Adoption Placements of Children from Black And Minority Ethnic Backgrounds (BAME)

Practice webinar co-delivered with Action for Children
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Worrying About Birth Family

In this featured blog post, one of Scottish Adoption's 'Quaran'-Teen Ambassadors reflects on their relationship with their birth mother and worries that have been heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
National Adoption Week 2020: Finding families for children who wait the longest

At a time when national statistics reveal that Black and mixed-heritage children are disproportionately represented in the care system and that they wait longer to be adopted, this year's National Adoption Week campaign is focusing on the need to find potential parents who can provide a loving and secure home for these children.