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Adoption and support services for adoptive families run by Parents And Children Together (PACT) have been rated outstanding by Ofsted for the third successive inspection. 

SOME of Berkshire’s most vulnerable women will be supported to find suitable and safe accommodation thanks to a grant from Nationwide Building Society.

We ask everyone hoping to become a parent through adoption about their experience working with, caring for and supporting children. Even if a prospective adopter is working with children in a professional capacity, we encourage all applicants to gain voluntary experience. Volunteering with children has many benefits from increasing your experience of being with children,… Continue reading Preparing to adopt – why we ask for voluntary experience with children

Are you looking for something different to do this coronation weekend? Why not explore Reading’s royal connections with PACT’s Coronation Royal Walk and Activity Trail!

One of the first decisions to make if you are thinking about adopting is which agency to choose. In your local area there are likely to be two types of adoption agencies to choose from – Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAAs) and Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs). This blog explains the main differences between them, to help you reach the right decision for you.

At PACT, we understand that many people considering adoption also explore fertility treatments, surrogacy, sperm or egg donations as a way of having children.

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.

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 all the love and happy moments I get to share with my children, it would be unfair for me to not acknowledge the… Continue reading Blog: Contact – An adoptive mum’s view

A Farnborough-based financial advice business is sponsoring a support group for adopted young people...

A new report into the value of adoption highlights enhanced outcomes for adopted children relative to those in alternative arrangements.

A project to divert women away from the criminal justice system wins a top award from the Howard League for Penal Reform.

On 25th November 2022, Alana House came together with other organisations to speak about its Enrich programme and demonstrate the importance of women’s centres in supporting women who come into contact with the criminal justice system. It was recently announced that Alana House, in partnership with NHS Liaison and Diversion and Thames Valley Police, has… Continue reading Alana House shares award-winning work at Enriching Lives conference