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 Services
AFKA Scotland also hosts two organisations which provide important services and information:Latest News
Annual Health Conference: 23 March 2023 EARLY BIRD OFFER!!!!!
AFKA Scotland is delighted to be again hosting an annual health conference and this year it will follow two themes: Health Needs in Kinship Families and Health Services for Unaccompanied Young People. This event will be chaired by Dr Lesley McDonald, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead, Health For All Team, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Speakers include: Dr Emily Taylor,…
Annual Health Conference: 23 March 2023 EARLY BIRD OFFER!!!!!
AFKA Scotland is delighted to be again hosting an annual health conference and this year it will follow two themes: Health Needs in Kinship Families and Health Services for Unaccompanied Young People. This event will be chaired by Dr Lesley McDonald, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead, Health For All Team, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Speakers include: Dr Emily Taylor,…
AWS – ‘ADOPTION; THE CONNECTION WITH PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE FAMILY’
AFKA Scotland and Adoption UK Scotland has published an Evaluation Report on the activities of AWS 22. AWS 2022 final report AWS 2022 final report 30 January 2023 453 kB
Summary of our Legal Conference 2022
It was with much excitement that our staff, members and guests took part in the first in-person Legal Conference since 2019 at the Landmark Hotel, Dundee last month. From the buzz in the room and the noise levels, it was clear that “virtual meetings” are virtually successful but face-to-face conferences have a very particular energy and give us the opportunity…
Supporting the Workforce: Learning for Newly Qualified Social Workers
Block of 6 sessions, run fortnightly from 9.00am–11.30am – participants should attend each session. AFKA Scotland has developed a new model of online training to support newly qualified social workers and those newer to Children and Families social work to evidence learning in their supported year and to develop their knowledge of Social Work Practice and the legislative and policy…
Annual Health Conference: 23 March 2023 EARLY BIRD OFFER!!!!!
AFKA Scotland is delighted to be again hosting an annual health conference and this year it will follow two themes: Health Needs in Kinship Families and Health Services for Unaccompanied Young People. This event will be chaired by Dr Lesley McDonald, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead, Health For All Team, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Speakers include: Dr Emily Taylor,…
Annual Health Conference: 23 March 2023 EARLY BIRD OFFER!!!!!
AFKA Scotland is delighted to be again hosting an annual health conference and this year it will follow two themes: Health Needs in Kinship Families and Health Services for Unaccompanied Young People. This event will be chaired by Dr Lesley McDonald, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead, Health For All Team, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Speakers include: Dr Emily Taylor,…
AWS – ‘ADOPTION; THE CONNECTION WITH PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE FAMILY’
AFKA Scotland and Adoption UK Scotland has published an Evaluation Report on the activities of AWS 22. AWS 2022 final report AWS 2022 final report 30 January 2023 453 kB
Summary of our Legal Conference 2022
It was with much excitement that our staff, members and guests took part in the first in-person Legal Conference since 2019 at the Landmark Hotel, Dundee last month. From the buzz in the room and the noise levels, it was clear that “virtual meetings” are virtually successful but face-to-face conferences have a very particular energy and give us the opportunity…
Supporting the Workforce: Learning for Newly Qualified Social Workers
Block of 6 sessions, run fortnightly from 9.00am–11.30am – participants should attend each session. AFKA Scotland has developed a new model of online training to support newly qualified social workers and those newer to Children and Families social work to evidence learning in their supported year and to develop their knowledge of Social Work Practice and the legislative and policy…
Annual Health Conference: 23 March 2023 EARLY BIRD OFFER!!!!!
AFKA Scotland is delighted to be again hosting an annual health conference and this year it will follow two themes: Health Needs in Kinship Families and Health Services for Unaccompanied Young People. This event will be chaired by Dr Lesley McDonald, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead, Health For All Team, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Speakers include: Dr Emily Taylor,…
Annual Health Conference: 23 March 2023 EARLY BIRD OFFER!!!!!
AFKA Scotland is delighted to be again hosting an annual health conference and this year it will follow two themes: Health Needs in Kinship Families and Health Services for Unaccompanied Young People. This event will be chaired by Dr Lesley McDonald, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead, Health For All Team, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Speakers include: Dr Emily Taylor,…
AWS – ‘ADOPTION; THE CONNECTION WITH PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE FAMILY’
AFKA Scotland and Adoption UK Scotland has published an Evaluation Report on the activities of AWS 22. AWS 2022 final report AWS 2022 final report 30 January 2023 453 kB
Summary of our Legal Conference 2022
It was with much excitement that our staff, members and guests took part in the first in-person Legal Conference since 2019 at the Landmark Hotel, Dundee last month. From the buzz in the room and the noise levels, it was clear that “virtual meetings” are virtually successful but face-to-face conferences have a very particular energy and give us the opportunity…
Supporting the Workforce: Learning for Newly Qualified Social Workers
Block of 6 sessions, run fortnightly from 9.00am–11.30am – participants should attend each session. AFKA Scotland has developed a new model of online training to support newly qualified social workers and those newer to Children and Families social work to evidence learning in their supported year and to develop their knowledge of Social Work Practice and the legislative and policy…
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.
