THE ADOPTION AUTHORITY OF IRELAND
Our Mission
"To ensure the provision of the highest possible standards of adoption related services, throughout the lifelong adoption process, with the best interest of children as the first and paramount objective"
The Adoption Authority of Ireland was established as an independent regulatory body on 1st November, 2010 following the enactment of the Adoption Act 2010
Our Goals
To achieve the highest standard in the regulation and operation of adoption services in Ireland.
To apply informed and balanced decision-making in adoption services, in accordance with national and international law and evidence-based practice.
To inform and influence adoption policy and service delivery by reason of a practical understanding of the operations of the legislation through the provision of a comprehensive information, research and communications framework.
To plan and implement the changes required in organisation policies and operational procedures in line with emerging legislative changes.
To maintain an efficient, competent, accountable and learning organisation.
Latest News
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12 Sep 2019Research LaunchRead more →The Board of the Adoption Authority and the Research Subcommittee are delighted to announce the publication of research which was commissioned by the Authority and carried out by Dr Valerie O’Brien and Dr Sahana Mitra on adoption in Ireland in the period 1952 to 2017.
Click here for press release.
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30 Aug 2019Irish Foster Care Association - Save the Date - 17th SeptemberRead more →Staying Connected - Save the Date - 17th September 10am-1pm
Click here for further information
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15 Aug 2019Barnardos new National Post Adoption ServiceRead more →Scroll down for information on upcoming workshops
Barnardos have been very busy establishing their new National Post Adoption Service.
There are some places left on the Autumn workshops for parents, children and teenagers - details and registration found below.
The teenagers workshop is coming up shortly in Galway!
Cork
Raising Adopted Teenagers - Cork
When: Thursday 26th September 2019, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm
Venue: SMA Wilton Parish Community Centre
Suitable for: Adoptive parents
Galway
The Different Parts of Me - Galway
When: Thursday 22nd August 2019, 11:00 am- 1:30 pm
Venue: Barnardos, “The Sanctuary”, 27 Chois Chlair, Claregalway
Suitable for: Adopted teens 13-15 years old
More details & booking - hurry, only 2 places left!
Let’s Think About Adoption - Galway
When: Wednesday 30th October 2019, 10:00 am- 1.00 pm
Venue: Barnardos, “The Sanctuary”, 27 Chois Chlair, Claregalway
Suitable for: Adopted children aged 8-11 (and parents together)
Dublin
Back to school support evening
When: Tuesday 8th October 2019, 7.15pm – 9.15pm
Venue: Avila Centre, Bloomfield Ave, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook Dublin 4
Suitable for: Adoptive parents
The next birth mothers support course will start on Monday 4th November in Dublin - more details and register your interest.
Further trainings and groups will be offered by Barnardos Post Adoption Service in 2020.
If you have any questions about these events, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Barnardos, via:
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Phone: 01 813 4100 (Barnardos Dublin Post Adoption Service) or 0212038005 (Barnardos Cork Post Adoption Service) or 091454489 (Barnardos Galway Post Adoption Service)
