PACT was saddened to read the recent news reports highlighting the struggles faced by some adoptive families nationally who have felt unsupported and overwhelmed.

At PACT, our commitment is clear: we stand alongside every family who adopts with us, offering support for as long as they need it. As a charity we provide a comprehensive range of specialist support services, designed to help our adoptive families thrive.

PACT is a member of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies (CVAA) who have made a statement that includes the following:

Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAAs) are at the sharp end of these challenges because 80% of the children they find homes for fall into the most complex needs categories, but they don’t directly receive any government funding to deliver support.

“The huge investments made in adoption support services by VAAs comes from their own fundraising efforts and through generous trusts and grants. This way VAA adopters can continue to access support that is evidence based and lifelong, which families can tap into whenever they need.”

You can read the full statement on their website