We have achieved a prestigious status for our work in finding caring families for children in the region.
Topic of the month
The impact of our conference on adopters – “Connecting birth parents”
Karen tells us: “I think the conference really had an impact on many adopters who have looked at their own letterbox agreement, and felt more empathy for birth parents.” Find out how Karen is connecting birth families.
Adopt South West’s Annual report for 2022 to 2023
Our Annual Report for 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 has been published. It provides an overview of our services including adoption support, early permanence, improving adoption services, partnership work, recruitment and much more! Find a link on our website at the bottom of the homepage.
“I couldn’t see life without her.” Debbie’s adoption story
This week is National Adoption Week, a week in which we highlight adoption and celebrate the good that it brings, not just for children who are adopted, but also for parents who adopt and their extended families. Parents like Debbie, in Torbay. She adopted her six-year old daughter, Bo, with Adopt South West.
National Adoption Week
Celebrating the generations of adopted people, and the people who support them.
Message from Kath Drescher, Head of Adopt South West
Kath Drescher proudly hands the Adopt South West service over to Amanda White’s leadership, in the knowledge of the committed hard-working staff, and families she will work with to support all our adoptive families going forward.
Enough tomatoes?
Do your child only eat certain foods? Having a restrictive diet and bulk-buying food at the moment could be an issue as there is currently a restriction on buying certain fruits and vegetables in the supermarkets due to global shortages.
Spotlight on continence needs
Does your child have an Individual Healthcare Plan in school?