Adoption via Early Permanence – VAA Campaign 2026

Adoption charity and agency CCS Adoption has joined forces with Voluntary Adoption Agencies across the UK to launch an advice guide exploring early permanence as a route to parenthood.

Early permanence, sometimes referred to as fostering for adoption, allows prospective adopters to care for a child from the earliest stages of their time in care, offering them stability and continuity, while decisions are made about the child’s future within the family court process.

Voluntary adoption agencies across the UK are encouraging people to consider this pathway, which can help provide children with a secure start in life, avoiding unnecessary moves and disruption.

We have created the guide, drawing on the lived experience of adoptive parents who have provided early permanence care. The advice shared comes directly from people who have been early permanence carers themselves, offering honest, first-hand insight into the realities of the journey. These families reflect openly on the challenges, emotions and rewards of welcoming a child into their homes at such a crucial stage.

Download a copy of the advice guide here:

Advice Guide

About VAAs

Voluntary adoption agencies are specialists in finding families for children who need them most and are particularly experienced in supporting early permanence arrangements. They work closely with local authorities and regional adoption agencies to ensure that both children and adopters receive the guidance and support they need throughout the process.

Voluntary Adoption Agencies are independent, not-for-profit organisations dedicated to providing comprehensive, lifelong support to adoptive families. This includes preparation, training and ongoing support, both during the early permanence stage and beyond.

To find out more about adopting with CCS Adoption, visit:

Why Choose CCS

About CVAA

The Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies (CVAA) is a UK-wide membership organisation that champions and supports the voluntary adoption sector to ensure adopted children, young people, and adults lead happy, fulfilling lives in loving families.

It does this by using the expertise of VAAs to achieve positive change for children, advocating for them in national forums and drawing on their vast experience of adoption to facilitate the development and sharing of best practice across the adoption system.

To find other VAAs, visit the CVAA’s Agency Finder.