Award Winning Charity! 100 years of experience! Recruiting Adopters & Foster Carers for children. Call 0131 553 5060 or email info@scottishadoption.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3m6k2nngqk22mJoin Us at One of Our Upcoming Information Sessions! Fostering Information Session 📅 Thursday, 4th December ⏰ 12:30 – 1:30 PM https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1712296497919?aff=oddtdtcreator Adoption Information Session 📅 Tuesday, 6th January ⏰ 12:30 – 1:30 PM https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975748547090?aff=oddtdtcreator26 Nov 2025 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6k2nngqk22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3m2jc6z7hlc2uWorkshop - 🍽️ Food for Thought for Adoptive and Foster Parents! 🧠 A special event designed to support children with mealtimes and eating patterns, ensuring they develop healthy eating habits. 📅 When: 21st October @ 8.00pm 📍 Where: Online Find our more 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1660528057119?aff=oddtdtcreator06 Oct 2025 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jc6z7hlc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3m253i5blwk2jWe’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.01 Oct 2025 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m253i5blwk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lzjjc3p35k2zEvent 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.23 Sep 2025 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzjjc3p35k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lup43mcbls2vFostering 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/fostering24 Jul 2025 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lup43mcbls2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lunfy3h2j226Real 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 https://open.spotify.com/show/4IlwtaiKVnF2k3Tae0TOpC?si=b656188260204384 #AdoptionPodcast23 Jul 2025 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lunfy3h2j226https://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lui3uucdk22hHave 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 #ShareYourStory21 Jul 2025 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lui3uucdk22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lu3judjstk2sHelp 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 https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/scottishadoption/donation-amount16 Jul 2025 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu3judjstk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3ltolmltq7c2cChoosing 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-centre11 Jul 2025 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltolmltq7c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lsgbc77mtk2uWe 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 📍 https://bit.ly/Fostering-Drop-In Bring lunch + your questions!25 Jun 2025 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgbc77mtk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lse2j64m7k2uExcited 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.uk24 Jun 2025 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lse2j64m7k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lsbcnersbc2nThinking 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: https://bit.ly/Adoption-Drop-In23 Jun 2025 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsbcnersbc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3ls6yxwwspc2aThank 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.22 Jun 2025 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls6yxwwspc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3ls6ynuz2hc2aWe 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! 💖22 Jun 2025 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls6ynuz2hc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lrxbm6iht22aOur 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.19 Jun 2025 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxbm6iht22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lrszuxi3dc2n💧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. 🌧🥾17 Jun 2025 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrszuxi3dc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lrsanohkk22z🏳️‍🌈 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.17 Jun 2025 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrsanohkk22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lrsaj6t3ms2z💛 Help us win £5,000 to support families & young people! Nominate us for the Movement for Good draw (16–22 June) 👉 https://youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=SC012403&ct=community&i=1750086417-52058.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2024card&utm_id=M4G2024card#nominateACharity Your nomination helps us: 🧡 Support carers & families 🌍 Advocate for care-experienced young people 💫 Champion children’s rights17 Jun 2025 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrsaj6t3ms2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lrsacckkvc2zWe'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.org17 Jun 2025 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrsacckkvc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lqexbfomhk24As 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/fostering30 May 2025 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqexbfomhk24https://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lq7z57yfdc2vNew 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.org28 May 2025 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq7z57yfdc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lptwjhuw3s2hAfter 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/events23 May 2025 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lptwjhuw3s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lptbxlnom22hIn 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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/47j9CIYC1ZOFTkZpbzYw5P?si=f5084fb4ab234cb1 #FCF2523 May 2025 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lptbxlnom22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lpqstaadys2n💛 “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. 🔗 https://www.scottishadoption.org/news/fostering-relationships #FCF2522 May 2025 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpqstaadys2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lpjmktguhk2mIn 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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nBOSyAfXVFQ1jinWxtIhc?si=3P6DeqqaScK_-5GbS3vm4Q #FosterCareFortnight #FCF2519 May 2025 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpjmktguhk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lp76myndxc2xAnother 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 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2daDdKkpOUpuG0MAhQmnTe?si=ecf72e316089489d15 May 2025 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp76myndxc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lp2xibkehk2g🌱 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 #AdoptiveYouth13 May 2025 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2xibkehk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3loxosxcpuc2uPolly teams up with Jamie & Holly from the WTAF podcast for a special #FosterCareFortnight crossover. They share honest, heartfelt stories about growing up in care & the bonds that changed their lives. Listen now 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Udkys3nBLM3ONl98BmFNW?si=qD11dEROSLyfO4cLfjoDyw #FCF25 #WTAFPodcast #PollyTalks12 May 2025 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3loxosxcpuc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lngfo5w44s27Our Single Adopters Group had a brilliant day out at the zoo this weekend. Families enjoyed fresh air, connecting with each other, and met some fascinating creatures. These kinds of meet-ups are a lovely way for single adopters to build community, share experiences, and just have fun together.22 Apr 2025 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lngfo5w44s27https://bsky.app/profile/scotadoptfoster.bsky.social/post/3lnadlz2kcs2a🌸🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at Scottish Adoption and Fostering! 🐰🌼 Wishing all our wonderful families a joyful and relaxing holiday weekend. May it be filled with love, laughter, and maybe a chocolate egg (or two)! 💛20 Apr 2025 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:uujo7nu42dua5iikff77a2pq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnadlz2kcs2a