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28/10/2026

Thinking about adoption? Our website is the best starting point; www.adoptionwest.co.uk

27/10/2026

Come and enjoy a Halloween themed speedboat ride!

26/10/2026

The South-West Permanence Project (SWPP)

The South-West Permanence Project brought together three Regional Adoption Agencies and 13 Local Authorities to explore new approaches to permanence planning and family finding for children with disabilities across the South-West of England.

Funded by Adoption England, the project focused on enhancing family finding, strengthening adopters and professionals knowledge and improving support to help more children find safe, loving and lasting families.

📄 Discover the project's findings and learning in the full evaluation, available here:

🔗 https://adoptionwest.co.uk/sw-permanenceproject/

Aspire Adoption Services and Adopt South West please share! :-)

23/10/2026

💜 This National Adoption Week, we’re celebrating the families who are built through adoption and the importance of embracing each child’s past as well as their future.

What does family mean to you? For one single adopter, it meant opening their heart and home to siblings, giving them the opportunity to grow up together in a safe, loving and supportive family. 🏡❤️

'Adoption Means Family to Me' shares part of their story, highlighting how adoption can transform lives while recognising the importance of children staying connected to their history, heritage and the people and experiences that have shaped them.

A child’s story doesn’t begin with adoption. Understanding where they come from, keeping connections to their past and helping them explore their life story are all vital to developing a strong sense of identity, belonging and self-worth. These connections help children understand who they are and know that their story matters.

Being a single adopter doesn’t mean you can’t change a child’s life. And helping siblings stay together can make an enormous difference to their sense of connection and belonging.

📖 Read their story and discover what adoption means to them: 🔗 https://adoptionwest.co.uk/adoption-means-family-to-me/

Could you be the person who helps a child feel safe, valued and proud of their story?

21/10/2026

💜 Fancy a chat about adoption? We’d love to hear from you! 💜

Thinking about adoption but have lots of questions? Not sure where to start? You’re not alone! 😊

There are still a couple of spaces available at our Information Sessions this Saturday, and we’d love to welcome you.

It’s a great opportunity to meet our friendly team, find out more about the adoption process and get answers to those burning questions. We promise we’re approachable, and very few questions stump us! 💬

💜 You’ll also have the opportunity to chat with an adopter, who will be on hand to answer your questions and share their personal experience of adoption.

There’s no need to have everything figured out before you come along. Whether you’re just beginning to explore adoption or are further along your journey, we’re here to help you understand what’s involved and talk through any concerns.

🏡 Every adoption journey starts somewhere. Why not make your first step a conversation?

🎟️ Check out our Eventbrite listings and book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998218602631?aff=oddtdtcreator

✨ We look forward to meeting you!

21/10/2026

💜 What does adoption mean to you?

For National Adoption Week, we’re sharing stories from different voices whose lives have been shaped by adoption.

Today, we’re sharing the story of parents who welcomed their little girl through Early Permanence - a journey of love, hope and finding family. 💜

✨ You can read their inspiring story, Our EP Journey, on our website: https://adoptionwest.co.uk/our-ep-journey/

🎧 There’s also a fantastic podcast exploring this subject, available via You Can Adopt.

Every adoption journey is unique, and every story matters. 💜

20/10/2026

National Adoption Week is here.

Please share to raise awareness of the need for potential adopters to come forward. We are here for those first conversations to explore whether adoption could be right for your family.

20/10/2026

💛 Could you be the family a child is waiting for?

National Adoption Week is the perfect time to take that first step and discover whether adoption could be part of your story.

⏰ Join us this Saturday! Meet the Adoption West team in person, find out about the children waiting for loving, supportive families, and learn what becoming an adoptive parent really involves.

You don’t need to have all the answers, just the willingness to explore what’s possible. Ask your questions, hear honest advice and discover the support available throughout your adoption journey.

✨ One conversation could be the beginning of something life-changing.

📅 Saturday 24 October ⏰ 10am–12pm 📍 St Michael’s Centre, Stoke Gifford

🎟️ Don’t put it off — book your place today! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adoption-open-morningnational-adoption-week-in-person-tickets-1998218602631?aff=oddtdtcreator

💛 Come along, find out more and take the first step towards changing a child’s life.

19/10/2026

💜 What does adoption mean to you?

For National Adoption Week, we’re sharing the story of J, a birth mum whose two youngest children were adopted. Her story is a powerful reminder that adoption is not just about creating a new family, but about preserving a child’s identity, honouring their beginnings, and keeping important connections alive.

Through J’s experience, we explore the love that continues beyond separation, the importance of birth family connections, and the invisible threads that link children to the people who will always be part of their story.

Read J’s moving story and discover why staying connected matters. 💜

https://adoptionwest.co.uk/national-adoption-week-2026/

16/10/2026

We've got the Wednesday of October covered - wherever you are in the Adoption West region!
🎨🏃 Two activity events, one date – Wednesday 28 October! 💛

Are you aged 8–16 and adopted? We have two opportunities to get involved this October, with fun, activities and the chance to connect with other adopted young people.

🏅 1. Atlas Activity Morning (nr. Cheltenham)
Get ready for sports, games, challenges and creative crafts! Spend time with other adopted young people, try something new and have fun with support from the Adoption West team and the brilliant Atlas Camp coaches.

🌳 2. Wiltshire Outdoor Activity
There's also a separate outdoor activity event taking place in Wiltshire on the same day!
Kids and teens aged 8 – 17 years are invited to join us for a fun-filled session of activities, including archery!

Instructors from WOLT will coach participants through successful games and challenges with each activity.

Adoption West will subsidise the cost per child, meaning spaces are just £10 per child for either activity. .

Find out more about the activity, venue and booking details here:
👉 https://adoptionwest.co.uk/events

💛 Whether you fancy sports and crafts or an outdoor adventure, there's an opportunity to get involved!

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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