Other services
We often hear about other services which adoptive families find useful. While we can’t recommend any of these, as content can vary, we wanted to include a list of resources that you might choose to explore.
Adoption UK
“We connect people across the adoption community, support adopters and adoptees, and work with them to influence the decisions that affect their lives.”
Adoption England
Adoption England is a collaboration of regional adoption agencies working together with a small central team working nationally, aiming to improving adoption practice and develop support and services to better meet the needs of children and families
Proud 2 B Parents
Proud 2 B Parents is an inclusive charity led by and for LGBT+ parents, carers, and their families. We are sponsors of Proud 2 B Parents and so adopters with us can access their events, forums and resources.
New Family Social
New Family Social is a charity that supports LGBTQ+ people who want to adopt or foster in the UK. We are members of New Family Social and so adopters with us can access their events, forums and resources.
POTATO
“Our purpose is to provide a peer based service for families with teenagers who hurt and help them access support, information, resources and friendship from people who are living it and truly understand”
We Made a Wish
Free online magazine from adoptive parent.
Adoption and Fostering Podcast
All topics related to adoption, hosted by an adoptive parent.
PATCH
“At PATCH (Passionate Adopters Targeting Change with Hope), we are committed to challenging systemic failures in adoption and advocating for meaningful reform“.
Don’t forget we do have the Adoption Counts newsletter with all the events, training and activities for parents and families. Email ACevents@adoptioncounts.org.uk to be added to our distribution list.
One Education
We partner with One Education on our adoption psychology services. You can find more information about their services on their website.
Paddingtons
A peer support group for families created through long term fostering, kinship care and adoption in the South Trafford area, contact childrenandfamilies@altrinchambaptist.org for more information.
