Dedicated to finding Families for Children with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs The South West Permanence Project (SWPP) support children who need more than just a home; they need family who see them for the amazing children they are. Many wait years for adoption simply because they have a diagnosis. SWPP provide training and prioritise support […]
Year: 2025
National Adoption Week 2025 – A Welcome Home
This National Adoption Week (Monday 20 to Sunday 26 October), we’re celebrating the ‘perfectly imperfect’ homes that make adoption possible, with this year’s campaign: A Welcome Home The campaign aims to inspire more people to consider adoption by challenging the myth that you need a ‘perfect’ home to adopt. It highlights what truly matters: love, […]
Gaming and gambling awareness and harm prevention workshops
The digital world offers incredible opportunities for young people, and over 90% of children play video games. But this can create risks that often exist out of adult sight. Features like loot boxes, endless scrolling, and social pressure can sometimes lead to harmful gaming habits. The charity Ygam are holding online workshops to help adoptive […]
Increase in number of children waiting for adoption across the south west region
Adopt South West have just published their Annual Report for the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. This highlights there are still challenges finding families for children in need of a home, with fewer prospective adopters applying and more children needing placements. Despite these challenges, we found families for 132 children last year. […]
Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund update
The Department for Education (DfE) have announced that the ASGSF will continue for the 26/27 financial year and remain managed through the national arrangements.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Month of Awareness 2025
September is the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) month of awareness, and 9 September is the international day for FASD.
Supporting adopted children going back to school
Whether your child is starting at a new school, or returning to a familiar one, these checklists, tips and guides can help you all get ready for the new term together.
Adopt South West Annual Conference 2025: Transitions to adulthood and access to records
Bookings are now open for our 2025 annual conference. This year’s focus is on the transition to adulthood.
