What We Do
We are an independent charity that promotes and facilitates evidence-informed best practice in Kinship Care, Fostering and Adoption, through advising, training, and influencing practitioners and policymakers, and supporting them to improve outcomes for children and families.
About us
Our Hosted Service
AFKA Scotland hosts Scotland’s Adoption Register which provides an important service and information:Latest News
AFKA Scotland Good Practice in Permanence Guides are available to use!
Permanence Guides Launch 2026
Office Move – AFKA and SAR
AFKA Scotland and Scotland’s Adoption Register are on the move. From 20 July, we are moving to new offices and below is our new address. Our current phones numbers will remain. Pure Offices Suite 84, 4-5 Lochside Way, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9DT
AFKA Scotland Good Practice in Permanence Guides are available to use!
Permanence Guides Launch 2026
Office Move – AFKA and SAR
AFKA Scotland and Scotland’s Adoption Register are on the move. From 20 July, we are moving to new offices and below is our new address. Our current phones numbers will remain. Pure Offices Suite 84, 4-5 Lochside Way, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9DT
AFKA Scotland Good Practice in Permanence Guides are available to use!
Permanence Guides Launch 2026
Office Move – AFKA and SAR
AFKA Scotland and Scotland’s Adoption Register are on the move. From 20 July, we are moving to new offices and below is our new address. Our current phones numbers will remain. Pure Offices Suite 84, 4-5 Lochside Way, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9DT
Advice and FAQs
We offer bespoke advice to our members on a range of practice, legal and research topics around adoption, fostering and kinship care.
If you have a specific question, please contact us below, or visit our advice page to see answers to frequently asked questions.
Our Resources
Browse our library of resources and publications, created to help you develop your practice, learn about the latest research and best practices, and stay informed on legal and regulatory requirements.
