Approach Adopt South West for a referral: We need make a referral for your family (you can’t do it yourself). All you need to do is fill out our Merlin’s Magic Wand application form
Self-care and wellbeing
Local adoptive families create a new collaborative display at The Box, Plymouth
Our families have been working with artist Beth Emily Richards through six creative workshops to explore the idea of a personal archive, scanning archive images from personal photo albums, and using digital photography, collage and other creative approaches. The display can be seen in The Box’s Simmons Learning Room window until Sunday 14 September.
Spotlight on masking
When children return home from school their ‘lid may fly off’, or they may freeze, due to having had to mimic or hide how they really feel inside.
Tips on supporting wellbeing
Healthy eating, exercise and sleep can all reduce stress
Link Up! Connecting young adopted people
Link Up! is a casual group organised by Psychology Associates to help connect adopted young people between the ages of 16 to 24 who currently use or have previously used their service.
Christmas planning ideas
We share some great ideas here for planning Christmas and making memories; including making a Christmas book of photos to have a visual record of Christmas past; not having a Christmas meal on the day; taking your time focusing on you and the family; keeping things in routine.
Is sleep a struggle?
As an adoptive parent, is sleep a struggle for your child? We know how difficult this time of year can be as the clock changes and the loss of light moves routines, medication time slips and the slightest routine change at home and school can have a massive impact on sleep and regulation.
The value of playing with your child – free online course from Family Futures
Family Futures’ is inviting adoptive parents to join this free webinar to find out about activities you can use in daily life to help your child express themselves and feel regulated within their play.