General
Our lives are now complete!
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!
25 January 2019
What happens in Stage One of the Process and how long does it take?
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?
19 January 2019
What do we mean by “Spare bedroom”?
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”?
27 December 2018
AfA Celebrates 100 Adopter Families Approved
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
19 December 2018
Safer Internet Day
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>
6 February 2018
Paedophiles targeting victims on live streams
Sky reports that Live streaming is increasingly being used to groom, blackmail and abuse victims, investigators have warned. Police say paedophiles are using live streaming to bombard targets … Paedophiles targeting victims on live streams
14 December 2017
Finding Me a Family
The first episode of Finding Me A Family will transmit on Tuesday 5th December 2017, on Channel 4 at 9 pm. It will then be available on All4 for 30 … Finding Me a Family
5 December 2017
Adoption Support Fund – how it’s working for families
Adoption UK, commissioned by the DfE, has recently published an updated online Adoption Support Fund (ASF) guide. The Adoption Support Fund – how it’s working for families provides anyone new … Adoption Support Fund – how it’s working for families
27 November 2017
Meeting the needs of adopted and permanently placed children
PAC-UK and Adoption UK have published two complementary education guides, for school staff and adoptive parents respectively, to help ensure adopted children get the best possible educational start in life. … Meeting the needs of adopted and permanently placed children
24 October 2017
Focus on siblings Groups for National Adoption Week – October 2017
With the National Adoption Week not too far away, the focus this year is on encouraging more prospective adopters to come forward who can provide a secure and loving home for … Focus on siblings Groups for National Adoption Week – October 2017
16 August 2017
Social Worker needed for the Midlands Area
Are you looking for a new challenge? Adopters for Adoption are looking for a social worker in the Midlands to join their friendly, dynamic team. Interested? Click on this link … Social Worker needed for the Midlands Area
8 August 2017
National Adoption Week 2017 Update
More than half of the children waiting for adoption in England are brothers and sisters of 2, 3 or more. That’s why this year’s National Adoption Week will focus on Siblings. First … National Adoption Week 2017 Update
4 August 2017