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Some adopted children need a structured routine to feel that sense of security. They feel secure when they know what is happening in locations that feel familiar. But, we know the summer holidays are far from structured. Children who have experienced early developmental trauma and loss can sometimes struggle outside of a routine. […]
You Can Adopt has launched ‘A Life Less Ordinary’, a new campaign to find parents in Merseyside for children waiting longest to be adopted. These include children aged five or over, children with additional and/or complex needs, brother and sister groups, and those from an ethnic minority background. The campaign also offers additional […]
If you have been researching adoption, you may be have seen there are different adoption agencies to choose from. But knowing the differences between them could help you decide which adoption agency to use. A Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) and Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA) are two different types of adoption agencies. We both […]
If you are new to adoption, you may not be aware that there is a particular way to parent an adopted children. Research has shown that our children respond best with therapeutic parenting. But what is therapeutic parenting? Therapeutic parenting Therapeutic parenting is a way of parenting a child that has experienced […]
We want our prospective adopters to be as prepared as they can be for the challenges of parenthood so we offer plenty of training for those going through the adoption process. All our prospective adopters will have a designated social worker who will guide and support them throughout the adoption journey. The mandatory training […]
Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) has reached its’ fourth Birthday. April 3rd marks the 4 year anniversary since the four local authorities, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral councils came together to bring adoption knowledge and experience under one roof. AiM finds families for children in care as well as providing professional support throughout the process […]
From the 7th-13th March Adoption in Merseyside will be celebrating families from the LGBT+ community as part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week. While the total number of adoptions fell in England in 2021, the proportion of adoptions to same-sex couples in England remained static. We want to encourage more people to think about […]
On Saturday (26th February) children from across the North-West, who are waiting to be adopted, and prospective adopters came together for a day of fun and finding families. 35 children and 46 sets of adopters were invited to the Disney-themed fun day and given the chance to dress up and enjoy activities such as […]
The Department for Education has confirmed the Adoption Support Fund (ASF) will continue until March 2025. The ASF helps adoptive families receive a range of different therapies to ensure children are able to regulate their emotions and help them flourish. Adopted children have experienced trauma and loss prior to coming into care and this […]
New Year resolutions to lose weight, get fit, take up a new hobby and make more time for self-care, it’s not surprising that a lot of our new year goals don’t last. We shouldn’t be putting so much pressure on ourselves but self-care ensures that we are looking after our mental health and prioritising our […]
