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PACT has secured funding to lead a pilot project aimed at improving support for adoptive families during their children’s primary education.

PACT is looking for a loving, permanent family for twin sisters Lily and Rose who can give them the love, security and support every child deserves

This week is Friends of PACT Week, celebrating the incredible community of supporters whose regular donations help make our work possible.

If you identify as non-binary and you’re looking to start a family, you may be wondering how you could do this and if adoption is a possible route. Yes, the good news is that non-binary people can adopt in England and Wales. At PACT, we believe that what matters most is your ability to provide… Continue reading Can non-binary people adopt?

Alana House administrator Georgie shares how her work, although behind the scenes, helps women access the support they need to move forward with confidence.

"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."

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.

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, rather than who you expected them to be. For many prospective adopters, the thought of welcoming an autistic child into… Continue reading Autism and adoption: How to prepare your heart, your home and your family for an autistic child

For many prospective adopters, the idea of adopting a child with Down’s syndrome can come with questions, uncertainties, and preconceived ideas about what family life might look like. While some assumptions are based on outdated information, the reality is often far more positive, nuanced, and individual than people expect. Every child with Down’s syndrome is… Continue reading Adopting a child with Down’s syndrome: Busting the myths and embracing the reality

Alana House manager Sabina shares a typical day, balancing programme planning, safeguarding, referrals and funding to ensure women receive tailored, trauma-informed support, helping them to build safety, stability, confidence and brighter futures.

PACT welcomes the Government and Church of England apologies for historic adoption practices and acknowledges the profound and lasting impact these had on unmarried mothers, children, families and others.

A group of 14 girls have graduated from the first Empower Her programme from PACT's Alana House, designed to support vulnerable 12-13-year-olds.