Adoption West

We are at Chippenham PRIDE on June 15th - please come and say hello. Our excellent, enthusiastic team members will be on hand with experienced adopters to answer all your questions.

Adoption England has produced a useful set of FAQs that are worth looking at if you are considering adopting, or have recently adopted. adoptionengland.co.uk/adopti…

Thinking about adoption? Already in your assessment? Or are you already a parent through adoption? There are some useful videos and resources now live on the Adoption England Website., for adopters at all stages of their journey. adoptionengland.co.uk/

To those celebrating Easter this weekend, we wish you a calm and peaceful time.

This year, we're taking part in #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek. Adopting a neurodivergent child allows you to embrace and celebrate their unique strengths, talents, and perspectives. These children bring joy, inspiration, and new dimensions to your family.

Did you know it is World Social Work Day - Today?? We want to say a huge thank you to all the Social Workers, Support Workers, and Business Support staff working within adoption and beyond. #worldsocialworkday2024 new.basw.co.uk/about-social-…

Are you passionate about permanence for children? Join our team, we are currently advertising two roles within our organisation. Check out our website to find out more: ow.ly/7RLx50Jqakx

Ramadan Kareem to those who celebrating and observing Ramadan this month.

It is NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK Launching with a short film youtu.be/wFAsz5Apg1c

We encourage all our adopters to consider adopting through an Early Permanence route; they, as adults, take on the uncertainty and risk, and the child/ren experience stability and the opportunity to create a positive attachment to their caregivers.

We are currently looking to recruit a part-time social worker 30h per week for the Regional Family Finding Team, covering the whole region and linked to their nearest office. adoptionwest.co.uk/vacancies…

Sadly, we cannot attend Gloucester PRIDE tomorrow due to several factors (including staff illness). Please accept our apologies to those of you who were coming to see us. We are still here if you'd like to talk to us.

We are at Swindon Pride this Saturday - please come and say hi, and ask questions (or just take a pen!)

We only have two PRIDE Events this summer! We are in Swindon on August 12th - come and say "hello".

We are always looking for people to consider siblings, siblings like Kai and Brandon . . . You can read more about Kai and Brandon (fictional children based on characteristics shared by many children awaiting adoptive families), by visiting our website adoptionwest.co.uk/the-child…

Did you know there is a real need for people to adopt children with additional and complex needs? Find out more by visiting our webpages

The support adoptive families receive from the people they meet along their adoption journey can be invaluable. adoptionwest.co.uk/support

Adoption is a big decision, but there’s support available to guide you. The type of support needed varies for children and family, and there is a range of tailored support out there, including therapeutic services for children with additional needs. #YouCanAdopt

You can find out more about the support available for adopted people and birth relatives of adopted people at adoptionwest.co.uk/birth-lin… Birth Links provides advice, support, information and guidance for adopted adults and birth relatives affected by adoption

As part of the National #YouCanAdopt campaign, we have shared several films highlighting adoption support's importance. Explore the range of adoption support available by visiting: youcanadopt.co.uk/adoption-s….