ADOPTION SUPPORT:
Adoptionplus
Adoptionplus offers a variety of support services to adoptive parents, including therapy and useful training workshops that cover a range of issues. To view the support they have on offer, visit their website at:
Adoption Agency in Buckinghamshire | Adoptionplus
ASHA
ASHA is a support group for parents who have adopted from India, and if you would like additional information, please contact Shenaz Drury via email at shenazdrury@outlook.com.
Beacon House
Beacon House provides a range of assessments and therapies for children and young people, families, and adults, who are experiencing mental health difficulties, emotional and behavioural problems, and relationship conflict. The holistic team offers a comprehensive service, and they have a special interest in helping to repair the effects of trauma and attachment disruption. Beacon House also has a fantastic selection of online trainings that you can purchase and watch in your own time, with topics like sensory integration and emotional regulation that many families will find to be helpful. To find out more, please visit their website at:
Home
Great Behaviour Breakdown
The Great Behaviour Breakdown (GBB) is a parenting approach that has helped even the most difficult of family situations find stability and healing. This training programme acknowledges the importance of educating parents to enhance their parenting skills in order to better meet their child’s needs, and it helps families shift away from anger, blame, and hopelessness into a place of understanding, compassion, and love. GBB focuses on the parent-child relationship and helps parents create environments for their children that are safe and conducive to building strong love-based attachment relationships. To find out about upcoming workshops, please visit:
Live Life and Love Healing
Joy of Adoption
The “JOY of Adoption” is a community-led initiative focused on reshaping the narrative around adoption in India. They believe that every child deserves a nurturing, permanent home and that adoption is a celebration of love, inclusion, and new beginnings. Whether you’re a prospective parent, an adopted individual, or a supporter. For more information:
Joy-of-Adoption
National Association of Therapeutic Parents
The National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NATP) is a helpful space for adoptive parents that provides support, education, and resources as you move along on your parenting journey. NATP has now joined Inspire Training Group and The Haven Parenting & Wellbeing Centre to become The Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma C.I.C. For information, please visit:
Trauma-Informed Support for Parents, Carers & Families | CoECT
We are Family
We are Family is a network of adoptive parents based primarily in London that offers great resources and virtual get-togethers. For more information, please visit their website at:
Home Page – We are Family Adoption
WAIC (Where Are India’s Children)
Where are India’s Children started as a digital campaign in 2018 July by three adoptive parents. WAIC’s vision is that every child in India is assured of the right to a family through long-term changes made to the adoption ecosystem. Every child in shelters is accounted for, and no child languishes in shelters unnecessarily. Their mission is to make every child in shelters visible through digitisation. Ensure timely evaluation for adoption eligibility, and drive sustainable change through policy reform, training, and public awareness.
Where Are India’s Children? – #Family4EveryChild
You Can Adopt
#YouCanAdopt is a nationwide adopter recruitment campaign which aims to raise awareness of adoption and bust myths around who is eligible. The campaign is being delivered by the The National Adoption Recruitment Steering Group and is supported by the Department for Education. Find out more at:
Adoption can change a child’s life for the better – You Can Adopt
ADOPTEE SUPPORT:
Adopteens
Service for adopted teenagers across Yorkshire & Humber, designed and developed by adopted teenagers for adopted teenagers.
Adopteens – Adopted Teenagers in Yorkshire & Humberside
Adoption Support Fund
This fund provides specialised assessments and therapy for adopted people up to the age of 21, or 25 with an education health and care plan.
Adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) – GOV.UK
Adoption UK
Provides support, information, and community for adopted people and families. You can also access helplines, forums, and other resources.
Our services & support for adopted people | Adoption UK Charity
Adult Adoptee Movement
A group of UK adoptees, challenging attitudes to historic adoptions, striving to change the narrative on adoption.
Adult Adoptee Movement – Adoptee Voices. Adoptee Rights.
Barnardo’s Link
Provides therapeutic services to anyone affected by adoption, based across London, East Anglia, South East and South West England.
Barnardo’s LINK provides therapeutic services to anyone affected by adoption. | Barnardo’s
Children and Trauma Community Hub
Children and Trauma Community Hub (formerly The Adopter Hub) is an online platform providing support to adopters, foster carers, special guardians, and the professionals that work with them. CATCH is a wonderful online resource for parents that offers a full program of webinars, guides, tips, and support. To see how the Adopter Hub might be helpful for your family, visit their website at:
Children And Trauma Community Hub | Learning & Support | CATCH
Coram Voice
A support service for younger adopted people, championing the rights of children to ensure their voices are heard in decisions throughout the adoption
Home – Coram Voice
The Dunbar Project
Offers safe spaces for adult adoptees to connect, learn, and heal through workshops, activities, coaching and food.
The Dunbar Project
FamilyConnect
Helps adults who have been adopted or in care find answers to questions about their origins. Finding out about your background and family members can help.
FamilyConnect
How to Be Adopted
Run by a group of adult adoptees dedicated to improving the wellbeing of adopted people by sharing experiences, hosting meetups and campaigning for
How to be adopted
InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV)
If any country facilitates intercountry adoption, ethically they should also provide pre and post support for the lifelong journey of those who are impacted.
Post Adoption Support | InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV)
PAC- UK
Offers a range of services including counselling, support groups, and training for people impacted by adoption.
PAC-UK | Adoption & Permanency: Advice, Support, Counselling & Training
Young Minds
The UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds