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Parents And Children Together – PACT – Adoption and trauma recovery charity established in 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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Big Adoption Day events!

On Wednesday 15 January 2025, PACT will be among the voluntary adoption agencies across the UK who will be opening their doors simultaneously to mark Big Adoption Day 2025.

PACT is hosting an online information event for Big Adoption Day for anyone who would like to find out more about becoming a parent through adoption. We are also inviting you to meet the team at any of our four offices in Reading, London, Brighton and Milton Keynes!

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2025: your adventure awaits

Ready to make a difference this year? It’s 2025 and your adventure awaits!

It’s the new year and time for a new challenge. Why not take the opportunity to fundraise for PACT and make a difference to the lives of children, women and families affected by trauma? Challenges can be life-affirming and knowing your climb, run, jump or solo performance is changing lives makes it even more special.

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Support us

There are so many ways to support PACT’s work. You could make a donation, take part in a fundraising event or ask your company to choose PACT as their charity partner.

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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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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.

  • Bella’s story

    Bella* was referred to Alana House after being arrested. An Alana House support worker built up trust with Bella and put support in place to help her make positive changes to her life…


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  • 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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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.

  • Jade and her three children were supported by BB4K

    Jade* received support from BB4K for herself and her three children after leaving her abusive ex-partner.


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  • 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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Check out PACT’s latest news

News: Call our enquiry line this Christmas

A special royal visitor came to PACT to meet some of the people who PACT supports through its Alana House and BB4K projects.
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Royal visitor sees PACT’s life-changing trauma recovery work

A special royal visitor came to PACT to meet some of the people who PACT supports through its Alana House and BB4K projects.
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Come and meet PACT team on Big Adoption Day

PACT is joining voluntary adoption agencies across the UK to celebrate Big Adoption Day on 15th January 2025. Come and meet the adoption teams in Reading, London, Brighton and Milton Keynes!
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