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Adoption & Fostering Support Services |
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PACT recognises that adoption and fostering are both a lifelong process
and, for all those involved, it is vital that they have access to a
range of ongoing support. PACT provides the following:
Duty Support
If you would like to talk to someone in confidence about adoption or
fostering, we are available Monday to Friday from 10a.m. to 1p.m. for a no
obligation chat on Freephone 0800 731 1845.
Fathers Group
This is a group for adoptive fathers (and those who are due to become
adoptive fathers) enabling the exchange of ideas and sharing of
experiences of parenting adopted children.
The group meets around 4 times a year and the fathers choose the format of the evening and any issues they wish to discuss.
Newsletters & Social Events
We work hard to keep in contact through our regular newsletters and
invitations to social events such as our family fun day and picnic.Online - www.adoptionadvice.org
This innovative service includes extensive advice for adopters,
families and parents, and adopted children and adults. It is also a
very informative resource for professionals working with those touched
by adoption.
Search and Reunion Information
Advise and intermediary services for adopted adults and their birth relatives.
Social Workers
PACT adopters and foster carers have regular support from our dedicated and experienced team of social workers.
There is also access to 'Out of Hours' support throughout the year.
Specialist Services
PACT is always developing the services it provides and our new Homeopathy Support is receiving excellent feedback.
Support Groups & Workshops
Our foster carers have an established and well attended support group
where they are able to share advice and keep up to date with the latest
developments in childcare. PACT adopters have access to regular local
support groups and workshops.
The workshops cover a range of themes such as 'The Adopted Child in
School' and 'Attachment Issues'. Many have guest speakers and some are
run by experienced adopters.
Therapy
FACTS (Fostering and Adoption Consultation & Therapy Service)
provides adopters, foster carers, professionals and birth parents the
opportunity to discuss issues related to adoption or fostering.
It is run by a multi-disciplinary team who understand the needs of adopted and permanently cared for children.
Training
In addition to our workshops, we work hard to ensure that PACT adopters
and foster carers receive a training package suited to their individual
needs.
Further Information:
Our support services are free to PACT families who have adopted
children from the UK and to PACT foster carers. They are also
available to Intercountry adopters and others for a fee.
For further details, please contact us on Freephone 0800 731 1845 or
e-mail info@pactcharity.org. (Remember to include your name,
address and contact telephone number if you e-mail us.)
All adopters also have a right to apply to their local authority for an assessment of their adoption support needs at any time.
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