Yorkshire Adoption Agency

Yorkshire Adoption Agency Contact our friendly team in Yorkshire today, to find out more about UK & overseas adoption.

We are a Charity and Voluntary Agency who have been creating loving families since 1946. YAA's friendly team recruit, train and approve adoptive parents from across Yorkshire & Humber, North Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. We are a Voluntary Agency and charity providing a bespoke service to our families and life long adoption support. Our vision is that children who n

eed an adoptive home will grow up in a safe and loving home, will be happy, healthy and lead fulfilling lives. We work closely with other organisations and local authorities to support family finding for our families and the children waiting. We are a welcoming organisation and our adopters say it’s great that we have a consistent and supportive staff team who always go the extra mile.

We are looking for Independent Social Work Panel Members!We are currently welcoming applications from qualified, experie...
01/09/2026

We are looking for Independent Social Work Panel Members!

We are currently welcoming applications from qualified, experienced, and ambitious social workers interested in becoming independent panel members for our approval panel.

As the Agency offers services relating to both Domestic and Inter-Country adoption and consider applications from both.

Person Specification:
🧑‍🎓A social work qualification with at least three years post-qualifying experience in childcare social work, including direct experience in adoption work. This could include having worked with adopters or with children placed for adoption.

🤝Experience, either professionally or personally or both, of the placement of children in adoptive and/or foster placements or of children being cared for away from their birth family.

Visit the vacancies page on our website for the full role description and application form!

Hi I am Gina, YAA's LGBTQ+ Champion, and I have been with the agency for 18 years.Same-sex and unmarried couples have le...
31/08/2026

Hi I am Gina, YAA's LGBTQ+ Champion, and I have been with the agency for 18 years.

Same-sex and unmarried couples have legally been able to adopt since the changes to the Adoption and Children Act 2002 came into effect in 2005.

This means LGBTQ+ parents have the same legal parental rights as anyone else who adopts a child to grow their family.

As YAA's LGBTQ+ Champion, it is my role to ensure that all our LGBTQ+ families feel accepted and supported throughout their adoption journey.

To do this, we ensure that we have the right structures in place to help staff and volunteers do this and that all our services are inclusive.

Learn more about LGBTQ+ adoption on our website or contact us to speak to one of our friendly team!

Why attend our adoption information sessions?🙋‍♀️Ask a REAL adopter about adoption📲 Find out if adoption would be right ...
30/08/2026

Why attend our adoption information sessions?

🙋‍♀️Ask a REAL adopter about adoption
📲 Find out if adoption would be right for you and your family
📕Learn how the process works & what you need to be ready to start
❓Space to ask us anything. There's no such thing as a silly question

Why do we host them?

We want to make sure you have up-to-date information about adoption and an honest account of adopting from a REAL adopter to help you decide if adoption is right for you.

Visit us at our office on Saturday, 26th September 2026 at 10:00am

Our next virtual session is Tuesday, 8th September 2026 at 7.00pm

Book on via WhatsApp, email or call us on 01302 638337

29/08/2026

A child's wellbeing is shaped by love, support and acceptance, not by the structure of their family.

There is no single blueprint for a family.

We welcome enquiries from people of all backgrounds and communities.

Could you provide a loving home for a child waiting for their forever family?

Contact us or visit our LGBTQ adoption page to learn more!

Hi I am Lois and have been at YAA for 4 years. We know that a child's wellbeing is shaped by the quality of their rela...
28/08/2026

Hi I am Lois and have been at YAA for 4 years.

We know that a child's wellbeing is shaped by the quality of their relationships with their caregivers, not by whether they are raised by a mum and dad, two mums, two dads, or a single parent.

When children feel safe, loved, accepted, and understood, they can thrive.

For adoptive families, building trust and connection is at the heart of parenting. It's the everyday moments of love, comfort, encouragement, and belonging that help children grow in confidence and feel secure.

This month and every month, we celebrate the many different ways families are formed and recognise the strengths that diversity brings to our adoption community.

Contact us to learn more

Learn more about adopting as LGBTQA+New Family Social have a fantastic library of podcasts featuring LGBTQA+ families s...
26/08/2026

Learn more about adopting as LGBTQA+

New Family Social have a fantastic library of podcasts featuring LGBTQA+ families sharing their adoption journey's, parenting experience and life now as an experienced adopter.

In episode 107, Monty shares how and his husband were approved for Early Permanence and had a tiny baby placed with them. Then, just a couple of months later, they were asked if they'd adopt the baby's older sibling.

Listen to Adoption, Fostering & Tea wherever you get your podcasts!

It Takes A Village honours the idea that raising a child is an act of love and support The Scott Creative Arts Foundatio...
25/08/2026

It Takes A Village honours the idea that raising a child is an act of love and support

The Scott Creative Arts Foundation exhibition holding our Legacy Art installation, alongside the wonderful winner and finalists of the Emerging Artist Awards 2026 is coming to end soon!

This project was such a joy to create and we hope you will make it down to the Danum Gallery, Library & Museum to see it before it closes on Saturday, 19th September 2026.

Thank you Layla Jabbari for our beautiful piece and for Lydia and Sue at Scott Creative for bringing us together.

Hi, I'm Suzie. Despite working at YAA for over six years, this year was my first time attending Doncaster Pride, and it ...
24/08/2026

Hi, I'm Suzie. Despite working at YAA for over six years, this year was my first time attending Doncaster Pride, and it was a fantastic experience.

A common myth is that children with LGBTQ+ parents are more likely to be bullied, but this simply isn't true.

The truth is children are often incredibly accepting of differences and while bullying can occur, it can affect children from any family background.

A child's wellbeing is shaped by love, support and acceptance, not by the structure of their family.

There is no single blueprint for a family.

We welcome enquiries from people of all backgrounds and communities.

Could you provide a loving home for a child waiting for their forever family?

Contact us or visit our LGBTQ adoption page to learn more!

Hi, I am Louise and I have been at YAA for 10 and a half years.Even in 2026, there are still misconceptions about who ca...
21/08/2026

Hi, I am Louise and I have been at YAA for 10 and a half years.

Even in 2026, there are still misconceptions about who can adopt.

At YAA, adopters are assessed on their ability to meet a child's needs, with commitment, resilience and the capacity to provide lifelong support.

Adoption is open to you, regardless of your relationship status, sexuality or gender identity.

Read more on our LGBTQ+ website page!

Address

Loversall Court, Clayfields, Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN48QG

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+441302638337

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