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This year as we have been celebrating our tenth birthday we are extremely proud to have received a judgement of Good in all areas from Ofsted. 10 Years working to … AFA’s 10th Birthday year coincides with another great report from Ofsted

10 Years of AfA It feels like just yesterday when we embarked on this journey, armed with dedication and a shared vision to put adopters and children at the very … Adopters for Adoption: 2024 is our 10th birthday year!

Planning for Christmas can be a wonderful time for the family to reflect and focus on what’s most important. When you’ve recently adopted a child, Christmas can be a very special time … Planning for Christmas with an adopted child.

It’s Black History Month, and we thought this Children’s Black History Quiz courtesy of Polaris Community, could be interesting for older children to test their knowledge, or for younger children … Black History Month: Quiz for Children

One of the many questions we get asked about adoption is ‘can you adopt if you have pets?’ The short answer is, yes! But did you know that there are … The Benefits of Pets For Adopted Children

Wed 13 Apr 2022 – 3 min read Written by Heather Liveston – Principle Social Worker & adopted person I was surprised when I traced my birth family (thirty years … Sibling Contact

The 3rd of December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day that aims to promote the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities in all areas of society. … International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Monday 18th October 2021 marks the launch of National Adoption Week 2021, which aims to educate and inform people on the process of modern adoption today, with a rounded, honest, and … National Adoption Week Champions The Voices Less Heard

In our house, we are “mummy” and “mama” so when Mother’s Day comes around it’s a double celebration. I always wanted to be called “mummy” and “mama” just evolved for … Celebrating Two Mums on Mother’s Day

Wednesday 7th April 2021 7.15pm – 9pm Online Adoption Information Event Our first online adoption information event is here! It will be a great way for you to learn more about … Online Information Event

Did you know that today, 4th February, is Time to Talk Day? Time to Talk Day is a day organised by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness to encourage people to … It’s Time to Talk about Mental Health

Having a dog or any other pet can have huge benefits for children – Dogs have been shown to improve the immune system, reduced risk of suffering from asthma and … Things to consider if you’re adopting a child and have Pets