We Are Family

Season 5 of #AdoptionShared is Here! 🎉 Hosted by @Eddielliott, this season focuses on education, offering practical tips for navigating education for your adopted child. Find us on your favourite podcast platform🎧 #AdoptionPodcast #AdoptionSupport #AdoptionEducation

🌟Upcoming WAF TALK🌟 Join Johnathan Brooks, a Native American (Cree/Cheyenne) adoptee, as he shares his powerful lived experience of identity, belonging, and emotional growth. Visit the Member Hub to find out more about our guest speaker and register now💻

📢WAF’s peer support sessions and events continue this week!📢 Check out all our upcoming events on the Member Hub and join a session this week!

Looking to connect with other parents, join an online support session, or attend a family meet up? Take a look at what’s happening this week. Explore all of our upcoming events on the Member Hub now!💻

Post-War Adoption 📖 Coram, the UK’s first children’s charity, shares inspiring adoption stories marking the centenary of legal adoption in England and Wales. Read more of Chris’s Story on Coram’s website! coramstory.org.uk/adoptionstory/…

🎙️ Don’t miss our first Episode of Adoption Shared, Season 6🎙️ Available on all podcast platforms or Visit 👉 adoptionshared.buzzsprout.com/1810998/episod… #Adoption #ChildIdentity #ParentingTips #Belonging #FamilyConversations #TraumaInformed

🎙️Episode 1 - Understanding Birth Families and Identity Join Eddie Elliott and Skye Curtis-Guilhen as they explore how children make sense of their birth families, how questions about identity evolve, and how parents can respond when answers are tricky💛 adoptionshared.buzzsprout.com/1810998/episod…

WAF Havering Family Meet Up is back! Join us on Tuesday 20th February for a fun, creative outdoor session. From a mud kitchen for little ones to chill-out spaces for tweens and teens, there’s something for everyone! 🌱 Visit the Member Hub for more details or to RSVP now! ⭐️

We are delighted to share our 2024–25 Impact Report 🌟 Thanks to the ongoing support of our partners and community, our impact continues to grow across the sector. ✨ Discover our full story and impact— visit our website or scan the QR Code to read the full report!

Created by We Are Family, our Education Support pack helps adoptive parents and carers support their child at school and at home. Discover practical tools and resources to help your child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally🌟 Visit the Member Hub to download the Pack!

🎙️On Thursday 12th February we are launching Season 6 of Adoption Shared all about Exploring Adoption, Identity, Belonging, and Literature!🎙️ In the meantime find Adoption Shared on all podcast platforms or via our website where you can catch up on all previous episodes 🙌

RSVP now to join our Single Parents Online Peer Support Session🌟 Connect with other adoptive single parents on Zoom in a supportive session designed to share experiences and hear from those who understand ☕️ Visit the Member Hub for more information and to book your spot 💻

Join our next Peer Support session for Parents of Young Adults ☕️ This session will help you navigate the emotions, challenges, and milestones your child faces, from further education and employment to adjusting to adulthood⭐️ Visit the Member Hub for more information💻

Join our Online Peer Support session for Parents of Teens and Tweens on Monday 9th February🗓️ Share experiences, connect, or simply listen with other single parents who understand. Secure your spot via the Member Hub now! 💻 #SingleAdoptiveParent #PeerSupport

Join us for our South London Family Meet-Up on Saturday 8th February ⭐️ A relaxed, welcoming space for adoptive families to connect while children enjoy a bright indoor play space with toys, arts & crafts, and plenty to explore🍃 Visit the Member Hub for more information!

🧸 Our next South London Playgroup is on Tuesday 3rd February. Meet other adopters while your children play together in a safe and welcoming environment, hosted by WAF volunteer Jillian🌟 Visit the Member Hub for more information!

Introducing our New Member Resource Hub!💻📢 You can now book events, access all of our podcast episodes, sign up for peer support facilitator training, and explore our full range of resources — including webinars, blogs and toolkits — all in one place! 👉 members.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk/login

Our first highlight of 100 Family Moments takes us back to one of our earliest WAF Member blogs, sharing their journey to adopting their daughter 💫 Read the full story here → wearefamilyadoption.org.uk/blog/the-ride-…

Tomorrow is Big Adoption Day! 📢 VAA’s across the UK will be sharing insights on the adoption process. If you’re curious about growing your family through adoption, head to the CVAA website to explore a range of online and in-person events near you⭐️

Reminder! 🌟 WAF’s South London Playgroup is happening tomorrow, 20th January. Bring your children along to play, make new friends and connect with other adoptive parents in a warm, supportive and welcoming environment! Book your spot on the Member Hub now.

👉 Join volunteer Pauline and other parents on Zoom for our Single Parents Online Peer Support Session on Wednesday 14th January! Connect with others, share experiences, and feel supported in a safe, understanding space💻 Visit the Member Hub for more information.