Event Type : Training and Support Events

We are running an in-person activity day in Reading for PACT adopted children aged 3-11 and parents. Our activity days are a great opportunity for parents and children to meet other adoptive families in a relaxed setting.

There will be two sessions for different age groups:

10.30am-11.30am: Musical Movement with Dan for ages 5-11 | Join us to have fun moving to some popular songs!

12.00pm-1pm: Playdoh Cafe with Dan for ages 3-8 | We’ll be getting creative in this activity using Playdoh.

Please note that parents are required to attend with their children and booking is essential. The age range is a guide to skill level so older and younger children are welcome. Birth siblings can also come along! To book, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page or email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org. Full details and address will be provided after booking. We look forward to seeing you!

Are you an adoptive father or father to be?
Would you like to meet and connect with other dads?
PACT’s Strengthening Families Team are pleased to be running a group just for you. We are looking forward to meeting you to share support, encouragement and advice.
The group will meet in person in Reading. There will also be a link provided if you would prefer to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams (full details will be sent after booking).

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

This month’s topic: Education Issues

These groups are available to approved PACT adopters with or without children placed, and those in Stage 2 of the adoption assessment process with PACT.

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We know well at PACT that a coffee break and an informal chat can go a long way!
If you are an approved PACT adopter with or without children placed, or if you are currently within Stage 2 of the assessment process with PACT, please feel free to join our virtual ‘Coffee and Chat’ breaks. We will always be pleased to see you!

A PACT social worker will host the session, but this space is for you to connect, chat and meet others virtually as you wish.

To find out more and request the link to join, please email our team at adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org. (PACT adopters only.)

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If you are a young person aged 18+ who was adopted through PACT, this social event is for you!

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This Easter holiday we are running an in-person activity event in London with PACT’s new youth worker Michelle!

The activity will be a fun and creative way to exploring our inner superhero strengths and we will be making a mini superhero and a superhero mask. Children and parents can work together to discover their own superpowers and strengths.

Please note that parents are required to attend with their children and booking is essential. The age range is a guide to skill level so older and younger children are welcome. Birth siblings can also come along!

To book, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page or email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org. Full details and address will be provided after booking. We look forward to seeing you!

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.

Find out more here

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.

Find out more here

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

This month’s topic: Adoption Support Fund – accessing therapy for your family

These groups are available to approved PACT adopters with or without children placed, and those in Stage 2 of the adoption assessment process with PACT.

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We know well at PACT that a coffee break and an informal chat can go a long way!
If you are an approved PACT adopter with or without children placed, or if you are currently within Stage 2 of the assessment process with PACT, please feel free to join our virtual ‘Coffee and Chat’ breaks. We will always be pleased to see you!

A PACT social worker will host the session, but this space is for you to connect, chat and meet others virtually as you wish.

To find out more and request the link to join, please email our team at adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org. (PACT adopters only.)

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Our annual Family Fun Days offer the chance for PACT adopters and children to enjoy activities, share experiences, catch up with friends and meet other families. PACT staff will also be there to join in the fun!

The London and Brighton event will be held on Saturday 13th May from 10am-3pm and will be at: Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BS. You will be very welcome to continue to enjoy Bocketts Farm after our event closes at 3pm.

All PACT families are invited to book onto one Family Fun Day each year. Lunch will not provided so we invite you to either bring your own picnics (and blankets), or purchase food from the venue so that we can all eat together.

These events are free to attend but to avoid any unnecessary charges for PACT, we ask that you only book onto one fun day and cancel any tickets you no longer need. Places are offered on a first come first served basis. Please book by Friday 5th May, at the latest, to secure your place.

Click here to book your place.

Are you an adoptive father or father to be?
Would you like to meet and connect with other dads?
PACT’s Strengthening Families Team are pleased to be running a group just for you. We are looking forward to meeting you to share support, encouragement and advice.
The group will meet in person in Reading. There will also be a link provided if you would prefer to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams (full details will be sent after booking).

Find out more

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

This month’s topic: Dealing with super-tough behaviours (including lying and stealing)

These groups are available to approved PACT adopters with or without children placed, and those in Stage 2 of the adoption assessment process with PACT.

Find out more

We know well at PACT that a coffee break and an informal chat can go a long way!
If you are an approved PACT adopter with or without children placed, or if you are currently within Stage 2 of the assessment process with PACT, please feel free to join our virtual ‘Coffee and Chat’ breaks. We will always be pleased to see you!

A PACT social worker will host the session, but this space is for you to connect, chat and meet others virtually as you wish.

To find out more and request the link to join, please email our team at adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org. (PACT adopters only.)

Find out more

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.

Find out more here

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.

Find out more here

Our annual Family Fun Days offer the chance for PACT adopters and children to enjoy activities, share experiences, catch up with friends and meet other families. PACT staff will also be there to join in the fun!

The Thames Valley based event will be held on Saturday 17th June from 10am-3pm and will be at: 4 Kingdoms, Newbury Road, Headley, Thatcham RG19 8JY. You will be very welcome to continue to enjoy 4 Kingdoms after our event closes at 3pm.

All PACT families are invited to book onto one Family Fun Day each year. Lunch will not provided so we invite you to either bring your own picnics (and blankets), or purchase food from the venue so that we can all eat together.

These events are free to attend but to avoid any unnecessary charges for PACT, we ask that you only book onto one fun day and cancel any tickets you no longer need. Places are offered on a first come first served basis. Please book by Sunday 5th June, at the latest, to secure your place.

Click here to book your place.

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

This month’s topic: An evening for extended family members

These groups are available to approved PACT adopters with or without children placed, and those in Stage 2 of the adoption assessment process with PACT.

Find out more

We know well at PACT that a coffee break and an informal chat can go a long way!
If you are an approved PACT adopter with or without children placed, or if you are currently within Stage 2 of the assessment process with PACT, please feel free to join our virtual ‘Coffee and Chat’ breaks. We will always be pleased to see you!

A PACT social worker will host the session, but this space is for you to connect, chat and meet others virtually as you wish.

To find out more and request the link to join, please email our team at adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org. (PACT adopters only.)

Find out more

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.

Find out more here

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.

Find out more here

Are you an adoptive father or father to be?
Would you like to meet and connect with other dads?
PACT’s Strengthening Families Team are pleased to be running a group just for you. We are looking forward to meeting you to share support, encouragement and advice.
The group will meet in person in Reading. There will also be a link provided if you would prefer to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams (full details will be sent after booking).

Find out more

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

This month’s topic: Finding the words – talking with children about adoption

These groups are available to approved PACT adopters with or without children placed, and those in Stage 2 of the adoption assessment process with PACT.

Find out more

We know well at PACT that a coffee break and an informal chat can go a long way!
If you are an approved PACT adopter with or without children placed, or if you are currently within Stage 2 of the assessment process with PACT, please feel free to join our virtual ‘Coffee and Chat’ breaks. We will always be pleased to see you!

A PACT social worker will host the session, but this space is for you to connect, chat and meet others virtually as you wish.

To find out more and request the link to join, please email our team at adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org. (PACT adopters only.)

Find out more