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Craig and Daniel knew very early on in their relationship that they wanted to be parents. They waited to officially start the process until they had completed some home improvements. They wanted to be in the best place possible as they knew the process would need their full commitment. They attended an information […]
Nicki always wanted to be a mum. But after receiving treatment for breast cancer in 2019, she was advised not to have biological children. So, she started researching adoption. Nicki was unsure whether she could adopt as a single person. After attending a webinar and reading more information she realised being single was […]
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 […]
Matt and Joe had been together for 10 years and had lots of discussions about becoming parents. After doing some research, they decided to attend an adoption information session. Matt said “It was a quicker process than I expected. It was intense and tiring at times, but it felt right. The different stages […]
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 […]
