England Adoption Registrations Decline Amid Cost of Living Concerns
Adoption registrations in England fell by 12% in 2025 compared to 2024, with Adoption Matters highlighting the cost of living as a significant contributing factor.
Emma and Mike, a couple from North Yorkshire, adopted a brother and sister in January 2025 after the children spent two and a half years in foster care. They emphasized the importance of keeping siblings together and creating a forever family, describing their experience as a positive outcome.
The couple first met the children at an adoption activity day, recalling a particularly meaningful moment when they connected after hearing the boy's giggle.
Local authorities are experiencing financial strain, and some adoption allowances for older children or sibling groups may no longer be available.
In the Yorkshire and Humber region, 390 children remain on the waiting list for adoptive families, underscoring the ongoing demand for adoptive homes.
Emma and Mike hope their story will inspire more people to consider adoption as a viable and rewarding option, rather than a last resort.
