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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24 Jan 2022Barnardos Post Adoption Service Upcoming EventsRead more →Barnardos Post Adoption Service would like to wish a very Happy New Year to all. Below are details of some upcoming workshops, webinars and support groups. More are to be scheduled, and details will be posted on the Barnardos webpage
For Adopted Children
Let’s Think About Adoption - a workshop for 8 -11 year old adopted children, Thursday 21st April (very limited places available). Register online.
For Adoptive Parents
- Raising Adopted Teenagers - webinar Wednesday 9th March - Register online.
- Circle of Security parenting course especially for adoptive parents:
- Circle of Security - for parents of children under 6, online, starting Tuesday 22nd February - Register online
- Circle of Security, for parents of children aged 7-11, Dublin (Aviva stadium), starting Friday 4th March - Register online.
Special support meetings for parents who have adopted in Ireland or the UK – Thursday 17th February and Thursday 19th May - Course outline.
For Birth Mothers
- Birth mothers online support group, Wednesday 2nd February 7.30pm - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register.
- Birth mothers in person course, Cork, starting Wednesday 23rd March - course outline.
For Adopted Adults
- Adopted adults online support meeting, Wednesday 2nd March, 7.30pm - 9.30pm - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register or for more information.
- Exploring Adoption: Adult 4 session Online Course, starts Thursday 28th April - Register online.
The Barnardos Post Adoption Service may be contacted at any of their centres to address queries about their services and events.
- Dublin: (01) 8134100
- Cork: (021) 2038005
- Galway: (091) 454489
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10 Jan 2022Vacancy: Permanent Executive OfficerRead more →The Adoption Authority is recruiting a Permanent Executive Officer in conjunction with Lex Consultancy.
The role description is available here and the Candidate Information Booklet is available here. The application form is available to download here.
Applications should be made directly to Lex Consultancy here.
Closing date 12 noon on Tuesday 25 January 2022.
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22 Dec 2021Barnardos Post Adoption Service Upcoming EventsRead more →Barnardos would like to extend a very Happy Christmas to all and all the very best for 2022.
Barnardos had a very busy year in the Post Adoption Service with some particular highlights - the extension of their support service to birth mothers and adopted adults to Cork and the completion of the evaluation of their Post Adoption children’s service by Queens University Belfast. Read the report and watch the launch event here. Many thanks to all the young people and parents who took part.
Below are some updates about upcoming workshops and courses with Barnardos Post Adoption Service.For Adoptive Parents
Barnardos are delighted to announce that they will be running the Circle of Security parenting course again especially for adoptive parents, starting in February. There are two courses scheduled - one in person in Dublin (for parents of 7-11 year olds) and one online (for parents of 0-6 year olds).
Barnrdos now have trained facilitators (Celine and Tara) of this long established and evidence-based parenting course on both the Dublin and Cork teams. They ran the course twice online in 2021 and it was very successful.
Register for the in-person Circle of Security Dublin course here.
Register for the online Circle of Security course here.For Adopted Children
Barnardos are also delighted to announce a new four session workshop for children called Cool at School – starting on 17th February in Dublin. The group is aimed at children aged 11-13 years of age, who may be experiencing worries or anxiety in the school setting. Some may need support with the transition to secondary school. Places will be very limited
Register for Cool at School workshop here. Download this leaflet for more information.
“Let’s Think about Adoption”- a workshop for 8-11 year olds: Thursday 21st April, 2pm - 4:30pm, Galway. Register here.For Birth Mothers
Barnardos will be running their six session course for birthmothers again in 2022 – as well as stand-alone support meetings. Dates will be confirmed shortly.
For Adopted Adults
Barnardos will be running their four session course for adopted adults “Exploring Adoption” in 2022 – as well as stand alone support meetings. Dates will be confirmed shortly.
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or if you need individual support.
Their three Post Adoption Centres are closing from 23rd December and will reopen after Christmas on Tuesday 4th January. They will be available to take any calls and respond to emails after that.
