About us

We are PACT

PACT – Parents And Children Together – changes lives by building and nurturing adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to rebuild after trauma and embrace a positive future.

Established in 1911, PACT is now one of the UK’s leading charities in its field and is dedicated to finding secure and loving families for children waiting to be adopted, continued support through therapeutic services, supporting and empowering women facing multiple disadvantages and the recovery of children affected by domestic abuse.

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Our Values

Our shared values drive everything that we do.

  • We are PROFESSIONAL in our service delivery.
  • We are committed to maintaining a POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
  • We are INNOVATIVE in the way we approach our work.
  • We genuinely DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS.
Our Values

Last year at PACT…

81

children were placed in loving, permanent families

218

women were supported  through Alana House

134

number of children directly supported by Bounce Back 4 Kids

children were placed in loving, permanent families

women were supported  through Alana House

number of children directly supported by Bounce Back 4 Kids

Check out PACT’s latest news

Blog: Come and see us at Brighton Pride 2026

“For me, Pride is more than a celebration – it’s a chance to connect with people and have meaningful conversations about how adoption can transform the lives of children and families.”
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Families invited to consider early permanence as a route to parenthood

PACT has joined with other adoption agencies across the UK to launch an advice guide for anyone thinking about becoming a parent though early permanence, or fostering for adoption.
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Autism and adoption: How to prepare your heart, your home and your family for an autistic child

Deciding to adopt a child who is autistic asks something a little different of you – patience without limits, curiosity instead of judgement, and a willingness to let your child show you who they are…
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