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We welcome Cornwall Council and the Isles of Scilly adoption to our Regional Adoption Agency
Adoption services for Cornwall Council and the Isles of Scilly join the Regional Adoption Agency, Adopt South West, from Monday...
We are family
Would your family and friends would like the opportunity for a regular, online, meet up to ask questions, share their...
LGBTQ+ people from ethnically diverse backgrounds called to adopt
Social workers can struggle to find appropriate adoption and fostering placements for looked after children from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Too...
Questions about adoption from LGBTQ+ people
Here are some questions from LGBT+ people about adoption that we've answered.
New Family Social podcast: Adoption, fostering and tea
The UK’s LGBTQ+ adoption and fostering charity, New Family Social add new episodes to its series of podcasts discussing adoption...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: FASD Hub South West
FASD Hub South West is a parent-led support group for adoptive parents of children, young people, and adults with or without...
Voice and Influence Group for adopted young people
We are setting up a Voice and Influence Group for adopted young people in our region and we want your...
Free Eating disorder online workshops for parents and carers
Funded by the NHS, these online courses offer five free sessions to carers/parents supporting undiagnosed and diagnosed eating disorder needs,...
New Government guidance: Using after-school clubs, tuition and community activities
Being able to access after-school clubs, tuition and community activities is vital for children with SEN or a disability. Make...
Update on SEND and alternative provision
Our peers at FASD South West share an interesting debate held in Parliament around the statutory requirement for Special Educational...
Change to the adoption and special guardian support fund (ASGSF)
A new name change for the Adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF). The ASGSF model is based on the existing statutory...
The Adoption Barometer survey 2024 is now open!
Adoption UK needs your help to build the case for more support. This year there is just one survey, for...