Research and analysis

Adoption and fostering: understanding motivations and barriers

Research into the attitudes of potential adopters and foster carers.

From:
Department for Education
Published
1 March 2013
Last updated
24 June 2014 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Understanding attitudes, motivations and barriers to adoption and fostering

PDF, 220 KB, 17 pages

Identifying effective marketing methods to engage potential adopters

PDF, 726 KB, 25 pages

Appendix 1: details of priority audience groups

PDF, 118 KB, 8 pages

Appendix 2: additional methodological background

PDF, 192 KB, 10 pages

Appendix 3: qualitative findings

PDF, 541 KB, 40 pages

Appendix 4: quantitative survey

PDF, 256 KB, 50 pages

Details

These reports include findings from a research project commissioned by the Department for Education into the barriers preventing people from adopting children. They also provide a clearer understanding of the potential market for adopter and foster carer recruitment in England.

The market research, conducted by Kindred and Work Research, involved 18 extended interviews with individuals and couples, as well as an online survey of 4,948 adults based in England.

Published 1 March 2013
Last updated 24 June 2014 + show all updates

  1. 'Identifying effective marketing methods to engage potential adopters' marketing report added.

  2. First published.