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Adopters Support Group

Parenting Special Children has set up a support group for adoptive parents of children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma.

Research shows that Adopters face unique challenges in their parenting that are often not understood by well-meaning family and friends.

Aims of the Support Group:

  • Provide a safe and supportive environment to share experiences and explore the unique challenges faced by Adoptive parents
  • Establish support/social networks for Adoptive parents

The support group runs alongside the Let’s Get Creative sessions for adopted children. Adoptive parents and carers are welcome to attend the sessions without a child attending Let’s Get Creative. Please book a parent/carer ticket on the Let’s Get Creative event.

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Adoptive Parents/Carers Support Group – Save the Date: Saturday, 10am-12pm: 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November, 7th December 2024.

If you would like further information please email tas@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk

Please note: The Support Group is only suitable for Parents/Carers. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide childcare, or accommodate children, unless otherwise stated.

 

 

  • COST Free to Berkshire Adopters
  • DURATION 2 hours
  • DELIVERED BY PSC TAS Specialist Parenting Practitioners & Peer Supporters
  • FREQUENCY Monthly, alongside the Let's Get Creative sessions for adopted children. You don't need to bring a child to the Let's Get Creative session in order to attend the support group
I learnt an awful lot about understanding the impact of trauma - I told my Supervising Social Worker that it was incredible.
Kirsty, Hungerford
Kirsty is a Short Breaks Foster Carer, and has found it difficult to manage some of the children who stay with her.
65%
A Contact a Family survey found that 65% of families with disabled children reported feeling isolated frequently or all of the time.

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