This Big Adoption Day, a leading charity is issuing a powerful call for more people to consider opening their homes, as thousands of children across the United Kingdom remain in need of a safe and permanent family.
Dispelling Myths and Opening Doors
The Diagrama Foundation, a voluntary adoption agency, is using the awareness day to challenge widespread misconceptions about who is eligible to adopt. The organisation is keen to stress that the process is far more inclusive than many assume.
There is a minimum age requirement but no upper age limit. Prospective adopters can be single or married, and they may already have birth children or have never had children before. The core requirement is the ability to provide a child with stability, care, and a long-term commitment.
Supporting Children and Families Every Step of the Way
Diagrama Adoption operates as a child-centred, not-for-profit agency. It works in partnership with local authorities while offering personalised support to adoptive families. This support begins from the very first enquiry and continues long after the adoption order is granted, with dedicated post-adoption services.
Many of the children waiting have faced early trauma and uncertainty. Big Adoption Day serves as a crucial opportunity to start conversations and encourage those who may have previously ruled out adoption to take a closer, more informed look.
How to Get Involved and Learn More
To make information accessible, Diagrama is hosting a drop-in information session in Croydon on Sunday, January 21. This relaxed, no-obligation event will allow local people to meet the adoption team over coffee and cake, ask questions, and learn more about the process.
For those outside the area or preferring online engagement, the charity also runs regular virtual information sessions. An online introductory session is scheduled for January 14, making it easier for people across London and beyond to explore adoption.
Big Adoption Day underscores a simple, urgent message: countless children are waiting for the security of a forever family, and a wider range of people than ever before have the potential to provide it.
