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

Can Transgender People Adopt?

If you’re transgender and thinking about growing your family through adoption, you may be wondering whether this option is available to you, and yes, it absolutely is. Transgender people have had …
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News: National research trial of BB4K service underway

National trial of BB4K is underway, strengthening evidence for supporting children recovering from domestic abuse
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News: Adoptive families come together to build connections and share experiences

PACT continues to shine a light on the challenges many women face within the criminal justice system.
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