Do you have a controlling child who challenges your authority? Do you often feel manipulated? Have you been on the receiving end of swearing, aggression and even violence? Our conference could help you.
Year: 2022
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Being on our mailing list will also give you the opportunity to be invited to come along to our annual conference, our support groups, events and walks – these have proved to be a great success during the last few years.
Plymouth Together 💚
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic events in Keyham, Plymouth on this one-year anniversary.
Families for Children adoption agency update
Working closely with them, and with our colleagues at Aspire and Cornwall adoption agencies, we have contacted adoptive families who Families for Children currently support, to identify those who would like their support to continue with Adopt South West. We are also assessing their prospective adopters who have embarked and are part-way through the charity’s adoption process.
‘A Life Less Ordinary’ national adoption campaign
Adopters are in greatest need for brother and sister groups, older children, those with additional needs and children from ethnic minority backgrounds.
A relatable, hands-on, practical guide to adoption
The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions by Sarah Naish. This book is a relatable, hands-on, practical guide to adoption.
Our new campaign highlights children who wait the longest to be adopted
Our new eye-opening campaign has shed a light onto how long some children in care can wait before becoming adopted.
Does your child’s teacher know about this book?
We asked Veronica, a Family Practitioner at Adopt South West, to review a book she has found helpful. Although this book is written for teachers, it can also show parents invaluable ways of understanding and healing the hurts of our children.