Adoption Adoption blog
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Nate and Caroline - finding the adoption support our family needed
After moving to Buckinghamshire, Nate and Caroline's approached our service for some help supporting their daughter. Here, they share their experience working with us and adoption.
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Managing and planning for change
Change can be especially challenging for adopted children, who may experience anxiety or triggers linked to past disruptions. Here are some ways to support them through transitions
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Marley - my journey adopting as a single parent
Marley always wanted to adopt. In her forties, she decided the time was right, but also daunted at the prospect of being a single parent. Read her story...
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Life Story Work - helping children build a positive self-image
Life Story Work can help adopted children make sense of their past, understand their identity, and build a positive self-image. It involves creating a narrative that incorporates the child’s history, including the time before adoption, to provide a coherent and continuous story of their life. Senior social worker, Penny, shares …
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Matthew - The adoption process and early permanence
A look at early permanence adoption, where babies are placed with prospective adopters while courts decide their future. Matthew shares his experience of adopting this way.
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