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Halloween can be a great time of year with dressing up in scary outfits and an endless amount of sweets. However, the reality for children who have experienced developmental trauma or have additional needs can be very different. The scary side of Halloween can cause distress and anxiety. Even the thought of […]
There’s no such thing as a ‘normal’ family, according to 66% of people in North West England – this comes as National Adoption Week (21-27 October) has launched today to increase understanding of modern adoption and show that ‘the journey to a family is not always a traditional one’. The survey by You […]
Most adoptive families and adopted people currently have contact with birth family members through letters on an annual basis. However, research has shown that this isn’t enough. Providing children with their birth history is invaluable, as they progress along their life journey. Research from PAK-UK and The Big Consult 2023 showed that […]
Regional and Voluntary Adoption Agencies from across the North West have come together to develop the “Growing Families Together” campaign. To deliver the campaign, Adoption Now, Adoption Counts, Together for Adoption, Adoption in Merseyside, Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool, Adoption Matters, and Caritas Care are working collaboratively under the name Adoption North West to support […]
Our children need us to be there for them physically and emotionally. Sometimes we can lose presence with our child when they sense we aren’t “really there.” There could be all kinds of reasons – being ill, tired, or maybe your attention is focused on someone/something else. It might not even be for very […]
LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week takes place on the 4th-10th March 2024. It’s a week to celebrate those who have gone through the process and to raise awareness for those wanting to adopt or foster. Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) has approved 31 people to adopt from the LGBT+ community since merging over 5 years […]
Just as children need food throughout the day, they also need sensory input, as well as the chance to get away from stimulation. A “sensory diet” is an activity plan that supports the child to stay calm and regulated throughout the day. In the same way that adults jiggle a knee or chew gum […]
Under the Children and Families Act 2014, each Local Authority has a legal responsibility to publish their own Local SEND (Special educational needs and disabilities) Offer. The Local SEND Offer is an information, support and advice directory for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs, as well as their […]
Cheryl is a support worker in the adoption support team. She regularly attends the Stay and Play sessions and enjoys meeting families across Merseyside. Cheryl has completed a Q&A session to encourage more families to attend the sessions. So, what is Stay and Play? Stay and Play is a supported family group run by […]
It can be exhausting and frustrating when your child has issues with sleep, whether that’s difficulty settling at night, issues with waking during the night or just not getting enough sleep. Below are some hints and tips to try to help your child to get into a good sleep routine. Create a relaxed space […]
