The Adoption Barometer 2025 survey is now open
With thousands of respondents every year, Adoption UK’s Adoption Barometer is the UK’s only comprehensive take on the way policy and practice impacts the lives of those who are affected by it.
Share your ideas for futures newsletters and social media!
The Adopt South West managers are keen to know what you find useful in our current newsletter and social media posts, and what topics or features you would like to see in the future.
Your privacy and social media
Be aware when you are posting a comment or liking a post on our Adopt South West Facebook or Instagram social media channels, your name could be visible to others
Invitation to collaborate with local artist, Jyll Bradley, and The Box
Jyll Bradley would like to collaborate with adopted children and families to create a new ambitious survey exhibition Running and Returning. We would like to invite adopted children and families
Life story drop-in sessions
We want to ensure that as many parents as possible benefit from our life story work clinic/drop-in sessions, which are offered every month. We’ve received feedback from parents suggesting that they might be more inclined to attend if they knew more about these sessions. We hope this information helps.
What support will I receive through the ASGSF?
Until the end of March 2025, the ASGSF will have 2 fair access limits:
£2,500 per child per year for specialist assessment
£5,000 per child per year for therapy
Adopt South West Online Conference: Therapeutic Life Story Work
Join us for our free annual Adopt South West Conference on Monday, 7 October 2024, focusing on Therapeutic Life Story Work for children, young people, and young adults.
Practical ideas for preparing for transitions
Helpful hints and tips for parents to prepare their children for school transitions.