Birth families
Adopt South West offers short term 1-2-1 support to birth relatives where there is a plan of adoption for a child. We can also sign-post to other services to support wellbeing and change where you want it.
Getting in touch
If you are a birth relative who would like to access support you can contact us by completing this form:
1-2-1 support
1-2-1 support for birth relatives includes:
- Understanding of adoption
- Thinking about loss and grief
- Meeting with the adopters
- ‘Wish you well’ contact
- Supporting Life Story information for the child
- Keeping In Touch
- Sign-posting to other organisations for support
Support Groups
Adopt South West run, or work in partnership with other organisations across the region to offer regular support groups to birth relatives impacted by adoption. You can find out more about these by clicking the information below and making contact with us.
Useful information
You can use the links below to access useful information about adoption support for birth families.
Get advice
For adoption support you can call our advice and support line on 03451 551 076, or send an email to: