Church of Ireland Adoption Society

Church of Ireland Adoption Society

• Adoption Routes is staffed by professional social work personnel


• Adoption Routes has operated as an adoption agency since 1946. Previous names have included The Church of Ireland Moral Welfare Association and the Church of Ireland Adoption Society.


• Adoption Routes operates to a common set of standards along with all adoption agencies operating in Northern Ireland


• Adoption Routes provide a service to people of all beliefs and backgrounds without discrimination


• Adoption Routes has close links with voluntary adoption agencies and statutory social services locally, across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Links are maintained with a range of national bodies including British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering, The Diocesan Adoption Agencies Group and The Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies.


• Adoption Routes is an incorporated body within the Church of Ireland Board for Social Action. the Board's Company Number is NI24153. In addition, The Board is a registered Charity and this number is XN47334.


• Adoption Routes is registered with and inspected by the Department of Health, Social Services & Public Safety


• Adoption Routes receives core funding from the Department of Health, Social Services & Public Safety.


• The core work of Adoption Routes is based around domestic adoption and does not involve international adoptions.