Supporting Adoptive Families of Children with Disabilities
South West Permanence Project | dedicated to finding Families for Children with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs
We support children who need more than just a home; they need a family that sees them for the amazing children they are. Many wait years for adoption simply because they have a diagnosis. We provide training and prioritise support planning. You don’t need to be a nurse or a superhero, just patient, committed, open, and willing to learn. You could be the difference. Because every child deserves to be chosen and cherished in a permanent family.
Since July 2023, Adoption West has played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the South West Permanence Project for children with disabilities, funded by Adoption England. This important initiative builds upon a scoping report by Professor Julie Selwyn and Dr. Andrew Brown, which highlighted the urgent need for tailored support packages for children with disabilities and complex needs placed for adoption. This includes access to specialist post-adoption support. This project extends across three Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs); Adoption West, Aspire, and Adopt South West, which cover 13 local authorities in the south west region of England.
🔗 Placing Children with Disabilities with Adoptive Families | Adoption England
SWPP INTERIM REPORT FINAL– Evaluation of the South-West Permanence Project: Interim report
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