Online support groups for adopters

About the sessions

We are running a series of online support groups for PACT adopters via Zoom. The groups will offer parents a chance to meet together virtually to talk through issues, ask questions and share knowledge and advice.

Each session will be about a different topic as listed below and will be facilitated by PACT’s adoption support team which includes therapeutic practitioners of the Strengthening Families Team, experienced Adopter Champions and the specialist PACT Education Lead.

To book, please complete the form at the bottom of this page or email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org.

Please note: these sessions are only available to approved PACT adopters with or without children placed, and those in Stage 2 of the adoption assessment process with PACT.

Dates and times

april 2023

tue25apr8:00 pmtue9:30 pmOnline Support GroupFor PACT adopters only. Topic: Adoption Support Fund – accessing therapy for your family8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

may 2023

tue16may7:30 pmtue9:00 pm'Being Dad' support evening for adoptive FathersFor PACT Dads only.7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reading, (Full location details will be shared after booking)

tue23may8:00 pmtue9:30 pmOnline Support GroupFor PACT adopters only. Topic: Dealing with super-tough behaviours (including lying and stealing)8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

june 2023

tue27jun8:00 pmtue9:30 pmOnline Support GroupFor PACT adopters only. Topic: An evening for extended family members 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

july 2023

mon10jul7:30 pmmon9:00 pm'Being Dad' support evening for adoptive FathersFor PACT Dads only.7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reading, (Full location details will be shared after booking)

tue18jul8:00 pmtue9:30 pmOnline Support GroupFor PACT adopters only. Topic: Finding the words - talking with children about adoption 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

august 2023

tue29aug8:00 pmtue9:30 pmOnline Support GroupFor PACT adopters only. Topic: An evening of support for current single adopters and those prior to placement 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

september 2023

tue19sep7:30 pmtue9:00 pm'Being Dad' support evening for adoptive FathersFor PACT Dads only.7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reading, (Full location details will be shared after booking)

tue26sep8:00 pmtue9:30 pmOnline Support GroupFor PACT adopters only. Topic: Education issues8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

october 2023

tue24oct8:00 pmtue9:30 pmOnline Support GroupFor PACT adopters only. Topic: Finding the words - talking with children about adoption8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

november 2023

mon20nov7:30 pmmon9:00 pm'Being Dad' support evening for adoptive FathersFor PACT Dads only.7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reading, (Full location details will be shared after booking)

tue28nov8:00 pmtue9:30 pmOnline Support GroupFor PACT adopters only. Topic: Adjusting to Early Parenthood (recent placements and those who are linked/matched)8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

december 2023

tue12dec8:00 pmtue9:30 pmOnline Support GroupFor PACT adopters only. Topic: Managing Christmas time8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

Register your interest

Once you have registered your interest, you will be sent an email containing the meeting login and password so that you can join the meeting safely and securely, or for in person events, you will be sent full location details. 

You are very welcome to attend all, or any number of the sessions. To register your interest please complete this form stating which session(s) you would like join. 

Sessions are only available to people who have adopted with PACT or are in the process of adopting and have a DBS check completed with PACT.

Event adoptiontraining@pactcharity

Form for events that sends the submission to adoptiontraining@pactcharity.org

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Request to book onto an event

Please confirm you are a PACT adopter*

These sessions are only available to PACT adopters and those in the process of adopting with PACT. If you adopted through another agency, we unfortunately cannot book you on to any of our training events. Please tick the box to confirm you are a PACT adopter.

Please note: submitting this form does not guarantee you a place. Our team will contact you to let you know if you have been successfully booked onto the event.

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