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News: Grant a Wish to PACT this Christmas

This festive season, adoption and trauma recovery charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) is launching its Grant a Wish Christmas Appeal to bring light, hope and joy to children, families and women to help them enjoy a brighter and happier Christmas.

News: Groundbreaking research highlights positive impact of PACT’s Bounce Back 4 Kids project

PACT welcomes new research from Foundations that signals a major breakthrough in understanding how best to support children who have experienced domestic abuse.

News: A Christmas celebration for all the family

Parents And Children Together (PACT) is once again inviting the local community to don their elf hats and join them for a joyful festive afternoon of fun at Reading’s iconic Reading Minster.

News: Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister visits PACT

CHILDREN’S minister Josh MacAlister visited PACT this week to hear about its transformative work with adoptive families as well as its pioneering work with children affected by domestic abuse.

News: “Perfectly Imperfect”: National Adoption Week 2025

Figures released for National Adoption Week 2025 show a worrying drop in the number of people stepping forward to adopt leaving 2,940 children in need of adoption.

Blog: A day in the life as a key worker at Alana House

Hannah is a key worker and Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) at Alana House. Take a read of what her roles involves and what she loves most about being a part of the Alana team!

News: Alana House wins national award

Alana House has won national recognition for its work of empowering women with multiple or complex needs who are looking for support to help make positive life changes.

News: October is Free Wills Month

PACT is taking part in Free Wills Month and offering supporters the opportunity to make their will for free in as little as 15 minutes.

Blog: Day in the life as PACT’s Adopter Champion Team Lead

Meet Megan, PACT's Adopter Champion Lead. Take a read of what her role involves!

Blog post: How PACT can support you on your adoption journey

At PACT, we help create families through adoption every day. But our support doesn’t stop once a child is placed. We’re here for our families for life, offering a wide range of post-adoption services designed to help parents and children thrive, no matter where they are on their journey. Why is adoption support and preparation… Continue reading

News: How Hilary and Peter turned their wedding day into a gift for others

For Hilary and Peter, love was never just about two people - it was a celebration of connection, compassion and the power of giving back.

Blog: A student placement year at BB4K

Zariah reflects on her year long student placement at Bounce Back 4 Kids (BB4K)...

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