We’ll help you feel ready and confident through preparation sessions and training designed to support you in understanding what adoption may bring and how to prepare you for family life together.

We’ll work closely with you during the matching process to make sure the child is the right for your family and you’/re able to meet that child’s needs, offering guidance, reassurance and space to ask questions along the way.

We’ll be at your side supporting you through introductions at a pace that feels right for everyone, helping you begin building relationships with the child and easing the transition into family life.

Your social worker will remain in regular contact with you, providing guidance, answering questions and supporting you as you settle into life together as a family.

From establishing routines to managing everyday challenges, we’re here to offer practical advice to help you feel confident in your new role as an adoptive parent.

The early months can be both rewarding and emotional. We’ll be there to listen, reassure and support you as you adjust to the changes that adoption brings.

We can help you understand your child’s experiences, develop therapeutic parenting approaches if needed and build strong, trusting relationships that help your child feel safe and secure.

As your child grows, new challenges and questions can arise. We’re here to support you at every stage: be that 6 months, 6 years or beyond, offering guidance that adapts as your family’s needs change over time.

We can support you in working with schools and education settings, helping to address learning needs, behaviour concerns and ensuring your child feels understood and supported.

We’ll help you support your child in understanding their story in a safe, age-appropriate way, building confidence in who they are and where they come from.

We can offer advice and support around maintaining or understanding birth family relationships, helping you navigate family time arrangements in a way that feels right for your child.

Where additional support is needed, we can help you access specialist services and expertise, making sure your family gets the right help at the right time.