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Latest News | 4th November, 2020
Black Lives Matter – CVAA pledge to tackle racism
As a voluntary adoption agency, PACT is a member of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies (CVAA) and fully supports this statement from CVAA which states its pledge to tackle racism.
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Latest News | 12th October, 2020
National Adoption Week 2020 You Can Adopt
At a time when national statistics reveal that black and mixed-heritage children are disproportionately represented in the care system and that they wait longer to be adopted, this year's National Adoption Week campaign is focusing on the need to find potential parents who can provide a loving and secure home for these children.
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Latest News | 12th October, 2020
This #BlackHistoryMonth, adoption is firmly in the hearts of our communities
Results from a recent survey show that black people have positive and altruistic views around adoption as a new campaign urges potential black adopters to come forward.
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Latest News | 8th October, 2020
Adoption support in lockdown
COVID-19 restrictions have been tough on us all but for families with adopted children, enforced lockdown brought with it a host of additional challenges.
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Latest News | 2nd October, 2020
Online adoption support service sees surge in demand
The Adopter Hub provides peer-to-peer support and professional advice to adopters through a range of online tools such as eLearning, webchat, webinars and a discussion forum.
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Latest News | 24th September, 2020
Alana House shortlisted for award
Alana House, which is based in Reading, uses a holistic approach to support and empower vulerable women to make positive changes in their lives.
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Latest News | 16th September, 2020
PACT joins new #YouCanAdopt campaign
ACT joins new #YouCanAdopt campaign launched in the south east to debunk the myths on adoption and highlight the number of children looking for a new family.
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Latest News | 2nd June, 2020
Alana House volunteers nominated for prestigious award
The team of volunteers which supports PACT's women's community project Alana House has been nominated for a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2020.
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Latest News | 8th April, 2020
Help us to be there for the most vulnerable – an appeal from PACT’s chief executive
ally thank all those who donated to our appeal in the last week. So far we have raised a fantastic £1,833.67 to support vulnerable women, children and families.
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Latest News | 18th March, 2020
PACT team working remotely but all services continue
During the current coronavirus pandemic, PACT is committed to continuing its support for children, families and vulnerable women.
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Latest News | 13th February, 2020
Special service to celebrate International Women’s Day and 10 years of Reading’s Alana House
A UNIQUE service is being planned to mark International Women’s Day and the 10th birthday of Alana House - a Reading community project for vulnerable women.
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Latest News | 31st January, 2020
Adoption charity creates new education role to meet the needs of adopted children in school
In an effort to meet the unique needs of adopted children in schools, Parents And Children Together (PACT) has recruited an education lead to deliver a new package of support services.
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