Scottish Adoption and Fostering
@scotadoptfoster.bsky.social
Award Winning Charity! 100 years of experience! Recruiting Adopters & Foster Carers for children.
Call 0131 553 5060 or email info@scottishadoption.org
Call 0131 553 5060 or email info@scottishadoption.org
We’re thrilled to announce that our exclusive WISE Up Training group is happening tonight.
WISE Up training is something that no other adoption agency in the UK can offer.
That’s right, we are the only adoption agency in the UK licensed to deliver the groundbreaking WISE Up courses.
WISE Up training is something that no other adoption agency in the UK can offer.
That’s right, we are the only adoption agency in the UK licensed to deliver the groundbreaking WISE Up courses.
October 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that our exclusive WISE Up Training group is happening tonight.
WISE Up training is something that no other adoption agency in the UK can offer.
That’s right, we are the only adoption agency in the UK licensed to deliver the groundbreaking WISE Up courses.
WISE Up training is something that no other adoption agency in the UK can offer.
That’s right, we are the only adoption agency in the UK licensed to deliver the groundbreaking WISE Up courses.
Event Reminder:🧸 Stay and Play – Glasgow Wed 24th Sept 🧸
Have you adopted or fostered with us and are looking for an activity to do with your little one tomorrow? Join our Glasgow Stay and Play. A relaxed, fun space for kids and parents to play, chat, and connect.
Have you adopted or fostered with us and are looking for an activity to do with your little one tomorrow? Join our Glasgow Stay and Play. A relaxed, fun space for kids and parents to play, chat, and connect.
September 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Event Reminder:🧸 Stay and Play – Glasgow Wed 24th Sept 🧸
Have you adopted or fostered with us and are looking for an activity to do with your little one tomorrow? Join our Glasgow Stay and Play. A relaxed, fun space for kids and parents to play, chat, and connect.
Have you adopted or fostered with us and are looking for an activity to do with your little one tomorrow? Join our Glasgow Stay and Play. A relaxed, fun space for kids and parents to play, chat, and connect.
Fostering changes lives, not just for children, but for foster carers too.
With guidance, training, and 24/7 support, you’ll never be alone on this journey. You could earn up to £79,000 per year by offering a safe and nurturing home.
Learn more: scottishadoption.org/fostering
With guidance, training, and 24/7 support, you’ll never be alone on this journey. You could earn up to £79,000 per year by offering a safe and nurturing home.
Learn more: scottishadoption.org/fostering
July 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Fostering changes lives, not just for children, but for foster carers too.
With guidance, training, and 24/7 support, you’ll never be alone on this journey. You could earn up to £79,000 per year by offering a safe and nurturing home.
Learn more: scottishadoption.org/fostering
With guidance, training, and 24/7 support, you’ll never be alone on this journey. You could earn up to £79,000 per year by offering a safe and nurturing home.
Learn more: scottishadoption.org/fostering
Real voices. Real stories. Real impact.
Tune into the Scottish Adoption and Fostering Podcast – where we speak with adoptive parents, foster carers, social workers, and young people about their journeys and experiences.
Available on Spotify here open.spotify.com/show/4Ilwtai...
#AdoptionPodcast
Tune into the Scottish Adoption and Fostering Podcast – where we speak with adoptive parents, foster carers, social workers, and young people about their journeys and experiences.
Available on Spotify here open.spotify.com/show/4Ilwtai...
#AdoptionPodcast
July 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Real voices. Real stories. Real impact.
Tune into the Scottish Adoption and Fostering Podcast – where we speak with adoptive parents, foster carers, social workers, and young people about their journeys and experiences.
Available on Spotify here open.spotify.com/show/4Ilwtai...
#AdoptionPodcast
Tune into the Scottish Adoption and Fostering Podcast – where we speak with adoptive parents, foster carers, social workers, and young people about their journeys and experiences.
Available on Spotify here open.spotify.com/show/4Ilwtai...
#AdoptionPodcast
Have you adopted, fostered, or been supported by Scottish Adoption and Fostering?
📝 We’d love to hear your story! Sharing your journey could inspire someone else to start theirs.
DM us or email: david@scottishadoption.org
#MyAdoptionStory #ScottishAdoptionAndFostering #ShareYourStory
📝 We’d love to hear your story! Sharing your journey could inspire someone else to start theirs.
DM us or email: david@scottishadoption.org
#MyAdoptionStory #ScottishAdoptionAndFostering #ShareYourStory
July 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Have you adopted, fostered, or been supported by Scottish Adoption and Fostering?
📝 We’d love to hear your story! Sharing your journey could inspire someone else to start theirs.
DM us or email: david@scottishadoption.org
#MyAdoptionStory #ScottishAdoptionAndFostering #ShareYourStory
📝 We’d love to hear your story! Sharing your journey could inspire someone else to start theirs.
DM us or email: david@scottishadoption.org
#MyAdoptionStory #ScottishAdoptionAndFostering #ShareYourStory
Help us keep our Therapy Centre running for children & families who need it most.
Our centre provides essential therapeutic support, play, & connection for adopted and fostered children to thrive.
Every donation makes a difference. Will you help?
Donate today donate.justgiving.com/charity/scot...
Our centre provides essential therapeutic support, play, & connection for adopted and fostered children to thrive.
Every donation makes a difference. Will you help?
Donate today donate.justgiving.com/charity/scot...
July 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Help us keep our Therapy Centre running for children & families who need it most.
Our centre provides essential therapeutic support, play, & connection for adopted and fostered children to thrive.
Every donation makes a difference. Will you help?
Donate today donate.justgiving.com/charity/scot...
Our centre provides essential therapeutic support, play, & connection for adopted and fostered children to thrive.
Every donation makes a difference. Will you help?
Donate today donate.justgiving.com/charity/scot...
Choosing an adoption or fostering agency? Check the support they provide & who delivers it.
Many outsource support. We don't. Our in-house Therapy Centre offers:
Art, Music, & OT Therapy
Theraplay-Informed Work
Parent & Child Support — for life.
www.scottishadoption.org/therapy-centre
Many outsource support. We don't. Our in-house Therapy Centre offers:
Art, Music, & OT Therapy
Theraplay-Informed Work
Parent & Child Support — for life.
www.scottishadoption.org/therapy-centre
July 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Choosing an adoption or fostering agency? Check the support they provide & who delivers it.
Many outsource support. We don't. Our in-house Therapy Centre offers:
Art, Music, & OT Therapy
Theraplay-Informed Work
Parent & Child Support — for life.
www.scottishadoption.org/therapy-centre
Many outsource support. We don't. Our in-house Therapy Centre offers:
Art, Music, & OT Therapy
Theraplay-Informed Work
Parent & Child Support — for life.
www.scottishadoption.org/therapy-centre
We had some amazing chats at yesterday’s Adoption Drop-In, thank you to everyone who came along!
Tomorrow it’s fostering.
Curious about how it works? What support you’d get? Join our lunchtime session and let’s talk about it.
🕧 12:30–1:30pm
📍 bit.ly/Fostering-Dr...
Bring lunch + your questions!
Tomorrow it’s fostering.
Curious about how it works? What support you’d get? Join our lunchtime session and let’s talk about it.
🕧 12:30–1:30pm
📍 bit.ly/Fostering-Dr...
Bring lunch + your questions!
June 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We had some amazing chats at yesterday’s Adoption Drop-In, thank you to everyone who came along!
Tomorrow it’s fostering.
Curious about how it works? What support you’d get? Join our lunchtime session and let’s talk about it.
🕧 12:30–1:30pm
📍 bit.ly/Fostering-Dr...
Bring lunch + your questions!
Tomorrow it’s fostering.
Curious about how it works? What support you’d get? Join our lunchtime session and let’s talk about it.
🕧 12:30–1:30pm
📍 bit.ly/Fostering-Dr...
Bring lunch + your questions!
Excited to announce that we’ll be back in Glasgow for an in-person Adoption & Fostering Info Session!
Whether you’re just curious or ready to take the next step, we’d love to see you there!
📅 Saturday, 19th July
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
More info Adoption-Fostering-Information-Session.eventbrite.co.uk
Whether you’re just curious or ready to take the next step, we’d love to see you there!
📅 Saturday, 19th July
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
More info Adoption-Fostering-Information-Session.eventbrite.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Excited to announce that we’ll be back in Glasgow for an in-person Adoption & Fostering Info Session!
Whether you’re just curious or ready to take the next step, we’d love to see you there!
📅 Saturday, 19th July
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
More info Adoption-Fostering-Information-Session.eventbrite.co.uk
Whether you’re just curious or ready to take the next step, we’d love to see you there!
📅 Saturday, 19th July
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
More info Adoption-Fostering-Information-Session.eventbrite.co.uk
Thinking about adoption? Join us for lunch!
We're hosting a lunchtime Adoption Information Session tomorrow! Come learn everything you need to know about the adoption process from requirements to timelines, in a relaxed, supportive setting.
🕛 Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
📍 Where: bit.ly/Adoption-Dro...
We're hosting a lunchtime Adoption Information Session tomorrow! Come learn everything you need to know about the adoption process from requirements to timelines, in a relaxed, supportive setting.
🕛 Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
📍 Where: bit.ly/Adoption-Dro...
June 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Thinking about adoption? Join us for lunch!
We're hosting a lunchtime Adoption Information Session tomorrow! Come learn everything you need to know about the adoption process from requirements to timelines, in a relaxed, supportive setting.
🕛 Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
📍 Where: bit.ly/Adoption-Dro...
We're hosting a lunchtime Adoption Information Session tomorrow! Come learn everything you need to know about the adoption process from requirements to timelines, in a relaxed, supportive setting.
🕛 Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
📍 Where: bit.ly/Adoption-Dro...
Thank you Pride Edinburgh!
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible LGBTQ+ families and supporters who marched with us at Pride Edinburgh this weekend, your energy, love, and solidarity meant the world!
We were also blown away by the amazing folks who stopped by our information stall.
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible LGBTQ+ families and supporters who marched with us at Pride Edinburgh this weekend, your energy, love, and solidarity meant the world!
We were also blown away by the amazing folks who stopped by our information stall.
June 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Thank you Pride Edinburgh!
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible LGBTQ+ families and supporters who marched with us at Pride Edinburgh this weekend, your energy, love, and solidarity meant the world!
We were also blown away by the amazing folks who stopped by our information stall.
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible LGBTQ+ families and supporters who marched with us at Pride Edinburgh this weekend, your energy, love, and solidarity meant the world!
We were also blown away by the amazing folks who stopped by our information stall.
We spent the day chatting to so many amazing people about fostering and adoption — thank you to everyone who stopped by! 🏳️🌈💬
If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, you can absolutely adopt and foster. 💛 We’re still hearing from people who think it’s not an option for them, but it is! 💖
If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, you can absolutely adopt and foster. 💛 We’re still hearing from people who think it’s not an option for them, but it is! 💖
June 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We spent the day chatting to so many amazing people about fostering and adoption — thank you to everyone who stopped by! 🏳️🌈💬
If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, you can absolutely adopt and foster. 💛 We’re still hearing from people who think it’s not an option for them, but it is! 💖
If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, you can absolutely adopt and foster. 💛 We’re still hearing from people who think it’s not an option for them, but it is! 💖
Our Trustees came together with our management team for a Board Strategy Day, a day full of fresh ideas, thoughtful discussions, & inspiring plans for the future.
We’re grateful for the wisdom, & commitment that each trustee brings to our mission of transforming lives through adoption & fostering.
We’re grateful for the wisdom, & commitment that each trustee brings to our mission of transforming lives through adoption & fostering.
June 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Our Trustees came together with our management team for a Board Strategy Day, a day full of fresh ideas, thoughtful discussions, & inspiring plans for the future.
We’re grateful for the wisdom, & commitment that each trustee brings to our mission of transforming lives through adoption & fostering.
We’re grateful for the wisdom, & commitment that each trustee brings to our mission of transforming lives through adoption & fostering.
💧Soaked but smiling – Thank you to our west coast families!
On Saturday, despite the torrential rain (yes, soaked-through-to-our-socks kind of rain!), Karen and Sharon had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with 14 amazing families for a very wet walk through Mugdock Park. 🌧🥾
On Saturday, despite the torrential rain (yes, soaked-through-to-our-socks kind of rain!), Karen and Sharon had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with 14 amazing families for a very wet walk through Mugdock Park. 🌧🥾
June 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
💧Soaked but smiling – Thank you to our west coast families!
On Saturday, despite the torrential rain (yes, soaked-through-to-our-socks kind of rain!), Karen and Sharon had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with 14 amazing families for a very wet walk through Mugdock Park. 🌧🥾
On Saturday, despite the torrential rain (yes, soaked-through-to-our-socks kind of rain!), Karen and Sharon had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with 14 amazing families for a very wet walk through Mugdock Park. 🌧🥾
🏳️🌈 Come march with us at Pride Edinburgh!
We’re proud to be Scotland’s #1 agency for LGBTQ+ adoptions & we stand with the LGBTQ+ community every day. 💖
Let’s show up, stand tall & celebrate love, families & futures together!
📧 Email david@scottishadoption.org for meeting details.
We’re proud to be Scotland’s #1 agency for LGBTQ+ adoptions & we stand with the LGBTQ+ community every day. 💖
Let’s show up, stand tall & celebrate love, families & futures together!
📧 Email david@scottishadoption.org for meeting details.
June 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🏳️🌈 Come march with us at Pride Edinburgh!
We’re proud to be Scotland’s #1 agency for LGBTQ+ adoptions & we stand with the LGBTQ+ community every day. 💖
Let’s show up, stand tall & celebrate love, families & futures together!
📧 Email david@scottishadoption.org for meeting details.
We’re proud to be Scotland’s #1 agency for LGBTQ+ adoptions & we stand with the LGBTQ+ community every day. 💖
Let’s show up, stand tall & celebrate love, families & futures together!
📧 Email david@scottishadoption.org for meeting details.
💛 Help us win £5,000 to support families & young people!
Nominate us for the Movement for Good draw (16–22 June)
👉 youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Your nomination helps us:
🧡 Support carers & families
🌍 Advocate for care-experienced young people
💫 Champion children’s rights
Nominate us for the Movement for Good draw (16–22 June)
👉 youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Your nomination helps us:
🧡 Support carers & families
🌍 Advocate for care-experienced young people
💫 Champion children’s rights
June 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
💛 Help us win £5,000 to support families & young people!
Nominate us for the Movement for Good draw (16–22 June)
👉 youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Your nomination helps us:
🧡 Support carers & families
🌍 Advocate for care-experienced young people
💫 Champion children’s rights
Nominate us for the Movement for Good draw (16–22 June)
👉 youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Your nomination helps us:
🧡 Support carers & families
🌍 Advocate for care-experienced young people
💫 Champion children’s rights
We're hiring a Senior Practitioner/Development Officer (21 hrs/week) to lead on recruitment, retention, and training for adoptive & foster parents!
Apply by 18 June at: scottishadoption.org/recruitment
Informal chat? Contact Polly: polly@scottishadoption.org
Apply by 18 June at: scottishadoption.org/recruitment
Informal chat? Contact Polly: polly@scottishadoption.org
June 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We're hiring a Senior Practitioner/Development Officer (21 hrs/week) to lead on recruitment, retention, and training for adoptive & foster parents!
Apply by 18 June at: scottishadoption.org/recruitment
Informal chat? Contact Polly: polly@scottishadoption.org
Apply by 18 June at: scottishadoption.org/recruitment
Informal chat? Contact Polly: polly@scottishadoption.org
As your children head off to their next chapter, your home might start to feel a little too quiet.
Why not fill it with laughter & love by becoming a foster carer?
Offer a safe, nurturing home to a child in need and share your love & life experiences!
Learn more at scottishadoption.org/fostering
Why not fill it with laughter & love by becoming a foster carer?
Offer a safe, nurturing home to a child in need and share your love & life experiences!
Learn more at scottishadoption.org/fostering
May 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
As your children head off to their next chapter, your home might start to feel a little too quiet.
Why not fill it with laughter & love by becoming a foster carer?
Offer a safe, nurturing home to a child in need and share your love & life experiences!
Learn more at scottishadoption.org/fostering
Why not fill it with laughter & love by becoming a foster carer?
Offer a safe, nurturing home to a child in need and share your love & life experiences!
Learn more at scottishadoption.org/fostering
New LGBTQ+ Youth Group for Adopted Young People!
A first-of-its-kind space in Scotland, for LGBTQ+ adopted youth to connect, share, and just be.
Safe space to talk identity & family
Community + peer support
Out, questioning, or just curious? You’re welcome here!
📩 ltrousdale@scottishadoption.org
A first-of-its-kind space in Scotland, for LGBTQ+ adopted youth to connect, share, and just be.
Safe space to talk identity & family
Community + peer support
Out, questioning, or just curious? You’re welcome here!
📩 ltrousdale@scottishadoption.org
May 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
New LGBTQ+ Youth Group for Adopted Young People!
A first-of-its-kind space in Scotland, for LGBTQ+ adopted youth to connect, share, and just be.
Safe space to talk identity & family
Community + peer support
Out, questioning, or just curious? You’re welcome here!
📩 ltrousdale@scottishadoption.org
A first-of-its-kind space in Scotland, for LGBTQ+ adopted youth to connect, share, and just be.
Safe space to talk identity & family
Community + peer support
Out, questioning, or just curious? You’re welcome here!
📩 ltrousdale@scottishadoption.org
After the success of our Foster Care Fortnight information session, we’re excited to launch a monthly online drop-in for anyone interested in finding out more about fostering!
🗓️ Last Thursday of every month
🕧 12:30–13:30
📍Online via teams
👉 For more info: scottishadoption.org/events
🗓️ Last Thursday of every month
🕧 12:30–13:30
📍Online via teams
👉 For more info: scottishadoption.org/events
May 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
After the success of our Foster Care Fortnight information session, we’re excited to launch a monthly online drop-in for anyone interested in finding out more about fostering!
🗓️ Last Thursday of every month
🕧 12:30–13:30
📍Online via teams
👉 For more info: scottishadoption.org/events
🗓️ Last Thursday of every month
🕧 12:30–13:30
📍Online via teams
👉 For more info: scottishadoption.org/events
In our final heartfelt episode for Foster Care Fortnight, Polly speaks with Darren, an adoptive dad, about the meaningful relationship he’s built with his son’s former foster carer.
Listen on all major podcast platforms or directly on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/47j9...
#FCF25
Listen on all major podcast platforms or directly on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/47j9...
#FCF25
May 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
In our final heartfelt episode for Foster Care Fortnight, Polly speaks with Darren, an adoptive dad, about the meaningful relationship he’s built with his son’s former foster carer.
Listen on all major podcast platforms or directly on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/47j9...
#FCF25
Listen on all major podcast platforms or directly on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/47j9...
#FCF25
💛 “They were the bridge between our old and new lives.”
As part of #FosterCareFortnight, we asked our adopters to share their relationships with the foster carers who helped shape their family. The responses are moving, honest, and full of love.
🔗 www.scottishadoption.org/news/fosteri...
#FCF25
As part of #FosterCareFortnight, we asked our adopters to share their relationships with the foster carers who helped shape their family. The responses are moving, honest, and full of love.
🔗 www.scottishadoption.org/news/fosteri...
#FCF25
May 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
💛 “They were the bridge between our old and new lives.”
As part of #FosterCareFortnight, we asked our adopters to share their relationships with the foster carers who helped shape their family. The responses are moving, honest, and full of love.
🔗 www.scottishadoption.org/news/fosteri...
#FCF25
As part of #FosterCareFortnight, we asked our adopters to share their relationships with the foster carers who helped shape their family. The responses are moving, honest, and full of love.
🔗 www.scottishadoption.org/news/fosteri...
#FCF25
In this special companion episode, Polly sits down with Sarah, the foster carer who cared for Louisa’s child before they were adopted. It’s a heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and that lifelong connection.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0nBO...
#FosterCareFortnight #FCF25
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0nBO...
#FosterCareFortnight #FCF25
May 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In this special companion episode, Polly sits down with Sarah, the foster carer who cared for Louisa’s child before they were adopted. It’s a heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and that lifelong connection.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0nBO...
#FosterCareFortnight #FCF25
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0nBO...
#FosterCareFortnight #FCF25
Another special Foster Care Fortnight podcast with Polly!
In this episode, Polly chats with Louisa about the powerful and often overlooked relationship between adoptive families and foster carers.
Listen on all good podcast platforms open.spotify.com/episode/2daD...
In this episode, Polly chats with Louisa about the powerful and often overlooked relationship between adoptive families and foster carers.
Listen on all good podcast platforms open.spotify.com/episode/2daD...
May 15, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Another special Foster Care Fortnight podcast with Polly!
In this episode, Polly chats with Louisa about the powerful and often overlooked relationship between adoptive families and foster carers.
Listen on all good podcast platforms open.spotify.com/episode/2daD...
In this episode, Polly chats with Louisa about the powerful and often overlooked relationship between adoptive families and foster carers.
Listen on all good podcast platforms open.spotify.com/episode/2daD...
🌱 Mental Health Week 💚
Adoption can bring big feelings — and you’re not alone.
Support is here 👇
📱 Young Minds Text “YM” to 85258
📞 Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
🌐 samh.org.uk
📞 Childline: 0800 1111
#MentalHealthWeek #AdoptiveYouth
Adoption can bring big feelings — and you’re not alone.
Support is here 👇
📱 Young Minds Text “YM” to 85258
📞 Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
🌐 samh.org.uk
📞 Childline: 0800 1111
#MentalHealthWeek #AdoptiveYouth
May 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🌱 Mental Health Week 💚
Adoption can bring big feelings — and you’re not alone.
Support is here 👇
📱 Young Minds Text “YM” to 85258
📞 Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
🌐 samh.org.uk
📞 Childline: 0800 1111
#MentalHealthWeek #AdoptiveYouth
Adoption can bring big feelings — and you’re not alone.
Support is here 👇
📱 Young Minds Text “YM” to 85258
📞 Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
🌐 samh.org.uk
📞 Childline: 0800 1111
#MentalHealthWeek #AdoptiveYouth