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What’s the difference between a Voluntary Adoption Agency and a Regional Adoption Agency?

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.

Blog: Fertility and adoption

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

Donation will help adopted children make the most of their education

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.

Blog: Contact – An adoptive mum’s view

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

Hampshire business helps give adopted young people a voice

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

New report into the value of adoption

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

Alana House project wins top award

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

Alana House shares award-winning work at Enriching Lives conference

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

Berkshire community project creates art empowering women

A COMMUNITY project in Reading has empowered the women using its services to create beautiful pieces of artwork which are being used to support the charity. Alana House, part of local charity Parents And Children Together (PACT), ran a series of art sessions to enable women to learn how to create unique and meaningful designs… Continue reading

Blog: How Much Does Adoption Cost?

Something we are frequently asked is how much does it cost to adopt a child? In the current UK cost of living crisis where many households are facing increased food, energy, transport and housing costs, this question is particularly relevant for anyone thinking about becoming a parent. People are often surprised to hear that there… Continue reading

PACT calls for key workers to consider adoption

PACT is appealing from people from keyworker professions to consider adoption

Blog: Visit to Emmanuel Baptist Church, Thamesmead

PACT and Home for Good. Together we can find a home for every child who needs one.

A home for every child that needs one. A bold vision to find a loving family for the hundreds of children in care. But this is the goal for Home for Good, a charity that we partner with to find adoptive families from faith communities.

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