Family and Friends training

PACT’s Strengthening Families Team are piloting an exciting new workshop that aims to support  families through the ups and downs of early placement.

This virtual event will be both interactive and practical. It will also be a valuable opportunity for you to spend time with other parents who are at a similar stage in their adoption journey.

The day will include;

• Thinking about what your child has brought to the family
• The parenting rollercoaster
• Therapeutic parenting and boundaries
• Dealing with challenging issues

There will also be a facilitated virtual catch up four weeks later to enable you to maintain the links that you have made.

To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org

Come to terms with experiences of sexual violence and develop positive coping strategies. Weekly (excluding half term)

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

The aim of this programme is to help parents understand what their emotional needs are (and therefore those of their children). Weekly (excluding half term)

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support with housing questions and give advice. Booking not required.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

If you would like to visit the cafe as a guest, please email alanahousecafe@pactcharity.org

This training session will focus on assisting you to help your child understand their life story through play as well as a variety of other techniques.

The aims of the course are:

• To enable you to feel confident in helping your child to understand their life story through play as well as a variety of other techniques.
• To increase your knowledge of children’s cognitive understanding of adoption as well as when and how to talk to children.
• To provide a variety of phrases that you can use with your child to help them gain a healthy understanding of their journey into your family as well as developing a positive sense of their identity.
• To give you the opportunity to share experiences with other adoptive parents.

To book contact adoptiontraining@pactcharity.org or fill in the form at the bottom of this page.

An opportunity to learn some practices to improve mind and physical health. A safe, self-paced and empowering approach with a deliberate emphasis on choice and curiosity. Weekly.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Join our exciting choir for PACT parents and their children.

We will sing together songs from a range of styles – from pop to musical theatre and more! Parents will join in with the fun and share this bond-building, confidence-boosting experience with their children. Opportunity to perform at PACT’s carol concert in December 2024 or for family and friends.

To book, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page or email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org. We look forward to seeing you!

Learn new skills and take home what you bake. Weekly.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Come to terms with experiences of sexual violence and develop positive coping strategies. Weekly (excluding half term)

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

The aim of this programme is to help parents understand what their emotional needs are (and therefore those of their children). Weekly (excluding half term)

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support with housing questions and give advice. Booking not required.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

If you would like to visit the cafe as a guest, please email alanahousecafe@pactcharity.org

An opportunity to learn some practices to improve mind and physical health. A safe, self-paced and empowering approach with a deliberate emphasis on choice and curiosity. Weekly.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Join our exciting choir for PACT parents and their children.

We will sing together songs from a range of styles – from pop to musical theatre and more! Parents will join in with the fun and share this bond-building, confidence-boosting experience with their children. Opportunity to perform at PACT’s carol concert in December 2024 or for family and friends.

To book, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page or email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org. We look forward to seeing you!

This course is designed for prospective and approved adopters to better understand what early permanence entails so that they can make an informed decision as to whether it is an option they wish to consider.

Email ruth.awai-fitzgerald@pactcharity.org to confirm your attendance and a link will be sent to you.

Learn new skills and take home what you bake. Weekly.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Come to terms with experiences of sexual violence and develop positive coping strategies. Weekly (excluding half term)

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

The aim of this programme is to help parents understand what their emotional needs are (and therefore those of their children). Weekly (excluding half term)

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Psychologist-led group for women who struggle with overwhelming emotions. Topics include understanding our emotions, the role of trauma, healthy vs unhealthy coping responses, tolerating distress, adopting new habits and keeping ourselves safe. Weekly.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support with housing questions and give advice. Booking not required.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

If you would like to visit the cafe as a guest, please email alanahousecafe@pactcharity.org

Find out more about adoption and adopting with PACT.

To request to book onto this event, please fill out our adoption enquiry form here or call our team on 0300 456 4800.

Information events are led by a PACT social worker and will include a talk from someone who has adopted through PACT.  You may want to read through PACT’s Guide to Adoption before attending. This will be made available to you after filling in the enquiry form.

If you have a child or children who is has recently started school, and you have any questions about their transition, please feel free to join this session. PACT’s Education Lead will be hosting the session and will be able to offer advice or signposting for further support.

For children in different key stages, please keep an eye out for future sessions.

There is no need to book, just join on the day. Click here to join the meeting

An opportunity to learn some practices to improve mind and physical health. A safe, self-paced and empowering approach with a deliberate emphasis on choice and curiosity. Weekly.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Online support group for PACT adopters to meet up, share experiences and learn from each other.

If you already have your child/ren placed with you, or you are in Stage 2 of the assessment process (with a clear DBS) then you are very welcome to attend.

A PACT social worker will host the session and will be able to give advice and signposting suggestions with regard to your support needs.

Please contact adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org for joining instructions

Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

The session will involve one hour of rock climbing. Light snacks will be provided.

Venue details to be provided upon booking

If you are a teenager or young person who was adopted through PACT, these events are for you! Join us to meet other young people who were adopted, get to know our team and chat about topics that are important to you.

To book your place, email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org.

Find out more here

The session will involve one hour of rock climbing. Light snacks will be provided.

Venue details to be provided upon booking

If you are a teenager or young person who was adopted through PACT, these events are for you! Join us to meet other young people who were adopted, get to know our team and chat about topics that are important to you.

To book your place, email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org.

Find out more here

Learn new skills and take home what you bake. Weekly.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Come to terms with experiences of sexual violence and develop positive coping strategies. Weekly (excluding half term)

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

The aim of this programme is to help parents understand what their emotional needs are (and therefore those of their children). Weekly (excluding half term)

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Psychologist-led group for women who struggle with overwhelming emotions. Topics include understanding our emotions, the role of trauma, healthy vs unhealthy coping responses, tolerating distress, adopting new habits and keeping ourselves safe. Weekly.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support with housing questions and give advice. Booking not required.

To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.

If you would like to visit the cafe as a guest, please email alanahousecafe@pactcharity.org