St Francis’ Children’s Society
We are a specialist adoption agency, providing high quality adoption and related services for over 140 years. Our approach is universal – we welcome all kinds of families of a multitude of cultural and social backgrounds, for all kinds of children.
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Thinking about adoption?
At any one time in the UK there are an estimated 4,000 children in care who are in need of adoptive families. Could you help?
More about adoption
Supporting you
We offer a range of services to people for whom adoption is part of their life, has been part of their life or indeed, might become a part of their life.
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Ways to help
Most of our services are free and so our work relies on the kindness and energy of our friends, supporters and grants from trusts. We will use your support wisely, helping those who most need it and investing in changing children’s futures.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Find out what’s going on at the Society. Click here to launch the calendar.
Ofsted
The Society had its triennial inspection of its adoption services in November 2009. The Society is outstanding in all areas inspected. Read report (external site)
WANT TO ADOPT?
Our specialist team finds families for some of the UK’s 4,000 children awaiting adoption.
Why not contact us?
NEXT OPEN EVENT
Tuesday 30th March, 6.30pm – 8.00pm, The Swan Hotel, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 1RW.
More information on open days
SUPPORT
We understand that adoption can often be a long and sometimes difficult process.
Find out more about how we can support you
NEW BIRTHLINK SERVICE
We have launched a new pilot project offering advice, support and counseling to birth relatives who have lost their children to adoption.
Find out more about the birthlink service
