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Today is the start of National Adoption Week 2022, which focuses on the theme of identity and relationships. The organisers of National Adoption Week, You Can Adopt, have put together … National Adoption Week 2022

Wed 9 Mar 2022 – 2 min read  Written by Heather Liveston – Principle Social Worker & LGBT+ person I remember the first LGBT + Adoption and Fostering Week after … LGBT+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2022: Reflecting on our progress

Support and strategies for children with Learning Disabilities /ASD/ Attachment difficulties to help them cope with COVID-19 Isolation. It has been an extremely difficult time for children and families over the last few months, with … How to help children with learning disabilities cope with isolation during Covid-19

Me, The Boy, and The Monster: Exploring the Psychology of Adoption and Trauma By Cat McGill This book is written by a mum, whose seven-year-old adopted son, ‘Tickle’, has a … BOOK REVIEW: Me, the Boy and The Monster

Did you know that even after you have adopter a child you’re not on your own? There’s plenty of post adoption support available for adopters after the adoption order has … What is the adoption support fund?

All prospective adoptive parents being assessed by our adoption agency are invited to attend an adopters training course called Preparation to Adopt, which forms part of the assessment and usually … What is preparation to adopt training?

Many adoptive children have come from home environments that have not consistently met their needs, and throughout their lives they will have experienced much trauma and loss. It’s not unusual … What is PACE Parenting?

Our story begins 18 years ago – the day my husband and I had our first date! We were carefree, young and generally loving life. 18 months later we were … Our lives are now complete!

There are two stages that make up the assessment process to become an approved adopter.We’re going to be talking about the first part of your adoption journey and answering the … What happens in Stage One of the Process and how long does it take?

Here at Adopters for Adoption we aim to bust the myths that surround adoption. This means answering questions and breaking down barriers around the requirements and the process. One question … What do we mean by “Spare bedroom”?

On 13th December Adopters for Adoption approved their 100th adopter family. This has been a huge achievement that the whole team are very excited about. Sally Heaven-Richards, Head of Service … AfA Celebrates 100 Adopter Families Approved

Tuesday 6 February 2018 is Safer Internet Day, a national campaign that promotes the safe and positive use of digital technology, especially among children and young people. Safer Internet Day aims to not … <strong>Safer Internet Day</strong>