Blogs Adoption
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Matthew - The adoption process and early permanence
Are you considering adoption? You might hear the term 'early permanence' - where a very young child is placed with a prospective adopter while the court decides who they will live with permanently. Early permanence can help reduce the number of moves a child may experience, plus build stronger bonds …
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Adoptee Tigerlily shares her experience of adoption
As part of National Adoption Week, young people in Buckinghamshire who have been adopted have been sharing their experiences to raise awareness of adoption. We spoke to Tigerlily about her experience as a black adoptee...
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Supporting adopters every step of the way
Are you thinking about adoption? Making the decision to adopt can be a big step but Buckinghamshire Council will be with you every step of the way.
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Hear from LGBTQ+ adopters about how you can adopt too
LGBTQ+ Adoption Week is run by New Family Social, the UK’s peer-support charity for LGBTQ+ adopters and foster carers to share the power of adoption through real stories and encourage people who identify as LGBTQ+ to explore whether adoption might be for them.
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In the Spotlight: Bernadette Heron
Meet Social Worker Bernie, who opens up to us about her inspiration to become a social worker and her passion to raise awareness of adoption within the Black community.
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7-11s Group Report: 26th October 2022
The Adoption Team’s Young People’s Group is a chance for adopted young people to meet and get to know one another while sharing their voices. The sessions include fun activities, thoughtful discussions where young people can share experiences, and opportunities to help shape services and improve things for adopted young …
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Adoption Myths Busted
There are many myths which surround adoption, and some people who may be interested in becoming an adoptive parent rule themselves out before they’ve even begun their journey. Here, we bust some of those myths and hopefully offer some reassurance about your eligibility for adoption…
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Meet the Team: Clare Talbot
Today meet Assistant Team Manager in the Adoption Recruitment Team, Clare Talbot.
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