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We received an update from the Department of Education about the changes to the ASGSF on Monday 14th April 2025. We understand that these changes may cause concern, and we want to reassure you that we remain fully committed to working with families and professionals to make the most of the support available. At […]
Adoption in Merseyside welcomes people from all backgrounds to apply to adopt, it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexual orientation or relationship status. 35% of the approved adopters last year from Adoption in Merseyside were from the LGBTQ+ community which is higher than the national average. Adoption is a profound and life-changing decision […]
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 […]
