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Parents And Children Together – PACT Building and strengthening families since 1911

Adoption


Independent, outstanding-rated adoption charity creating families across the south east and supporting them for life

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CATCH


Our online Children And Trauma Community Hub for families and professionals providing trauma-informed care for children

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Bounce Back 4 Kids


Our therapeutic recovery programme supporting children affected by trauma caused by domestic abuse

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Alana House


Our community project supporting and empowering women facing multiple disadvantages

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Marathon in May

Can you complete a marathon in a month?

Take on PACT’s charity challenge to see if you can cover 26.2 miles in May.

You could run, walk, hike, cycle, wheel, with children, with your dog, with friends or on your own; it’s your challenge, your way! Find out more and register today to receive your welcome pack.

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Support us | visit our shop

Buy a copy of our Alana House recipe book, order art prints created by Alana House women or see our range of unique virtual gifts

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PACT Family Disco

A fun-filled fancy dress fundraiser in Reading

Come and dance the afternoon away to raise money for PACT!

Bring your dancing shoes and your best outfit as Crazy Times Disco plays tunes to get adults and children dancing.  We encourage children to come in fancy dress for a parade at the end of the afternoon where there will be a small prize for the winning costume!

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Adopter stories

Stories from some of the many families who have adopted with PACT
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Adopter stories

Stories from some of the many families who have adopted with PACT
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Alana House stories

The latest stories from women who have been supported by Alana House, PACT women’s community project that uses a holistic and trauma-informed approach to support and empower women facing multiple disadvantages.

  • Christy’s story

    Christy* was referred to Alana House after being arrested. An Alana House support worker created a support plan which gave Christy a starting point to be able to make sense of what support she needed….


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  • Kayla’s story

    Kayla* was referred to Alana House in 2021. She needed support for her physical and mental health, her financial situation and her attitudes, thinking and behaviour…


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BB4K stories

Stories from families who have been supported by Bounce Back 4 Kids, PACT’s domestic abuse recovery programme that uses therapeutic techniques to support children who have been affected by or witnessed domestic abuse.

  • Hayley and her daughter attended BB4K’s group programmes

    Hayley* and her two children were referred to BB4K after experiencing abuse from the children’s father.


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  • Millie and her mum Flora received support from BB4K

    Millie*, aged 9, was referred to the Bounce Back 4 Kids team for support in 2020 after experiencing an environment of domestic abuse from her mum’s previous relationships.


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Check out PACT’s latest news

Blog: Fertility and adoption

At PACT, we understand that many people considering adoption also explore fertility treatments, surrogacy, sperm or egg donations as a way of having children.
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Donation will help adopted children make the most of their education

At least 70 adopted children will be given help and support in taking full advantage of their education, thanks to a grant of £29,800 from Berkshire Freemasons.
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Blog: Contact – An adoptive mum’s view

Adoption can be a beautiful thing and social media is full of #adoptionrocks, but every so often I remind myself that adoption is not always happy, fluffy and full of joy.

For

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