Supporting you

We understand that adoption can often be a long and sometimes difficult process. We make sure that we are there for you at every step of the way, offering advice and guidance, or even just someone to talk to.

We provide a range of free services to support our service users in a safe environment, where you can be sure of being heard without prejudice.

The long-term continuation of support is what makes us different and we always go the extra mile. We combine friendship and empathy with support, guidance and education where required.

“We received excellent support leading up to placement and post placement.”

Society adopter

We offer a range of services for a variety of people. Specific support that we offer includes:

Support services for adopters

From workshops and mum’s groups to family events, we provide an extensive network of support and plenty of opportunities to meet with others who have common issues. You can also make use of our resource library and our networks to other agencies and services such as Local Authority Adoption Support Services, NORCAP, Adoption UK. 

“We enjoyed getting to know people in our classes and also hearing real life stories from other adopters.”

Society adopter

Support for young people and adults who have been adopted through the Society

If we played a part in your adoption and hold the adoption record, then we can arrange to provide you with information from your birth history. We will also offer support and advice as you decide on any future steps. Find out more.

We also provide services specifically for young people.

“The weekend was brilliant; it’s really helped our daughter have more understanding about why she was adopted and that it’s okay for her to have feelings for her birth family as well as for us.”

Adoptive mum after our young people’s residential weekend

Support for birth families who have lost a child to adoption and have a connection with the Society

The process of adopted people or birth families finding out about each other and the experiences which led to adoption can be very complex and difficult, but can also be very positive. Do get in touch with us if you think that we may be able to help you.

Independent services for birth relatives include: 

• Open door (in partnership with Milton Keynes council)
• Birth family support service (in partnership with Bucks County Council)
• Birth Link (in partnership with Peterborough City Council)

Many of these services are free at the point of delivery and therefore donations are welcome.

“Excellent service…they do not patronise or judge you.”

Independent birth parent service user