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Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies. UK-wide membership and policy charity. Our members change the world for adopted children & their families every day.
United Kingdom
Joined February 2015
You may have noticed that we have been a bit quiet on X recently. CVAA has made the decision to leave X at the end of March and start afresh on BlueSky. Join us there from the 1st April for all CVAA updates, training and news within the adoption and social care sector #GoodbyeX
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It's #KinshipCareWeek in Scotland. Join us in celebrating kinship carers and the support groups offering community and connection to those who care for the child of a family member. Find out more at https://t.co/G35DKQyuaf where you'll also find a range of resources and guides.
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📢 Don't miss our next half day expert-led training session on Adoption Services & Ofsted: VAAs Inspections – Repeat session from 2024 with Ofsted’s Tracey Coglan Greig on 18/03 where you will get updates on policy and inspection findings. Book now! https://t.co/e4B7zv9uth
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📢 #socialworkers Don't miss our expert-led NVR training with Joanna Parker on 12/03! Learn how Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) supports #adoptive / #specialguardian / #fosterfamilies facing challenging behaviours from their children. 📅 Book now! ⬇️ 🔗 https://t.co/0PdhUreaOG
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Great work from @AdoptionUK. Get behind the campaign calling for confirmation of the future of the ASGSF. More info about how to get involved can be found here: https://t.co/vEGgaTgvL7
adoptionuk.org
The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) was set up to provide funding for therapeutic support in England, initially just for adopted children and now also for children with Special...
Today our CEO sent an open letter to the Secretary of State for Education demanding action as thousands of families face uncertainty over the future of vital therapeutic support via the ASGSF. Read our letter and write to your MP https://t.co/vn04D0chjq
@bphillipsonMP
@JanetDaby
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LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week starts today! If you are in a same sex relationship, or a single LGBTQ+person, contact Diagrama today about how you could change a life in 2025. 0800 802 1910 #changelivesin2025 #LGBTQ #adoption #fostering #newfamilysocial @lgbtadoptfoster
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Are you an #adoption #socialworker wanting to explore how to support prospective adopters when they wish to adopt for the second time? Then join our experts @arcadoptionne on Adoption Assessments of Second-time Adopters: Considering Best Practice on 06/03 https://t.co/XGiKrxhgub
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PAC UK have launched a new telephone advice line for adoptees. It provides information, support and guidance about tracing family origins, what services are available, and whether funding is available.
familyconnect.org.uk
Our specialist telephone advice line is here for you, whatever stage of your journey you are at. We can provide information, support and guidance about tracing your family origins, what services are...
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Don't miss this Thursday's (27th) training with our CEO Satwinder Sandhu on Assessing yourself: The Role of the Social Worker in undertaking Equitable Assessments where we will think about the role of an assessing #socialworker in #adoption assessments https://t.co/6qVDam9cEN
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Today is Safer Internet Day, an opportunity to think about the issues our children can face online and on social media. We’ve worked with the UK Safer Internet Centre to create some helpful resources for adoptive families – find them here: https://t.co/gtBaz0SYQw.
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Are you a #socialworker wanting to assist #adoptive parents in supporting their child’s ethnic identity while ensuring a thorough assessment process? Then join our Transracial Adoptions: Latest Practice in Assessments, Matching and Placements on 25/02 https://t.co/VNFczm5zS6
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Children really benefit from a secure and loving home. It helps to ensure they develop good mental health & protects their mental wellbeing. We need people to provide homes for children, through fostering or adoption. Contact us: 0800 802 1910. #childrensmentalhealthweek
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Our expert-led training on Holding the Story: The Journey of a Child Impacted by Familial Substance Misuse, from Utero through to #Adoption on 05/02 will give you an understanding of the challenges faced by children impacted by familial substance misuse https://t.co/V0DIqR7GSL
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Explore the variety of groups available for adoptive parents and discover the perfect fit for you. Learn more and find out how to join at https://t.co/4jDUX54Jch
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Do you support #adoptivefamilies? Then join @Coram for Therapeutic Innovations: Arts-Based and Body-Focused Interventions for Supporting Adoptive Families on 29/01 & learn creative strategies for promoting healing and resilience within adoptive families https://t.co/kcKp7JK4Ic
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Coram CEO, @DrCarolHomden was interviewed by @BBCRadioLondon's @JimDavisOnAir, on the current state of adoption. It features Coram adopter, Erin, who shares her adoption story. Listen here: https://t.co/1EJWyPSOYu (Erin 1.11, Carol 2.42)
bbc.co.uk
The best topical guests and stories in London mixed with great music and your calls.
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Good to hear govt Minister acknowledge lack of an equivalent to maternity pay for self employed adopters is an ‘anomaly’ that can act as a barrier to adoption & to commit to feed into govt’s review on parental leave @AndrewHWestern @Lisa_Smart @JanetDaby
hansard.parliament.uk
Hansard record of the item : 'Adoptive Parents: Financial Support' on Tuesday 14 January 2025.
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Big Adoption Day is tomorrow https://t.co/XwmJWAyLhs via @p.ublished
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We're delighted to read that one of our valued members @Y_Adopt having a fun filled #BigAdoptionDay2025 with families and organising memorable days out for them!🩷Remember to let @CVAA_UK know what exciting plans you have for today! https://t.co/4JUPEqLwhA
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There's still time to sign up to one of the many adoption information events happening across the country tomorrow for #BigAdoptionDay2025 If you want to understand more about growing your family through adoption you can see all events here https://t.co/yrW60BM77S
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