Blogs Adoption

Adoption Bucks, 10 September 2024 - Case studies , About adoption , What we have to offer

Marley always wanted to adopt. In her forties, she decided the time was right, but also daunted at the prospect of being a single parent. Read her story...

Adoption Bucks, 19 July 2024 - About adoption

There are many reasons why a child may come to need a forever family via adoption. The journey from child protection to adoption follows a structured process which is governed by laws, such as the Children Act 1989 and the Adoption and Children Act 2002. Jemima, one of our adoption …

Adoption Bucks, 21 June 2024 - Case studies , What we have to offer

Life Story Work can help adopted children make sense of their past, understand their identity, and build a positive self-image. It involves creating a narrative that incorporates the child’s history, including the time before adoption, to provide a coherent and continuous story of their life. Senior social worker, Penny, shares …

Adoption Bucks, 31 May 2024 - About adoption

Have you thought about starting, or growing, a family through adoption? People come to adoption through many different routes and from all different backgrounds of ethnicity, sexuality, single or couples, which is just what we welcome for our diverse group of children waiting for a family.

Adoption Bucks, 28 November 2023 - Case studies , About adoption , What we have to offer

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 …

Adoption Bucks, 18 October 2023 - Case studies , Events

We spoke to Tigerlily about her experience as a black adoptee...

Adoption Bucks, 27 June 2023 - Case studies , Events

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.

Adoption Bucks, 22 March 2023 - Case studies , Events

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.

Buckinghamshire Adoption, 07 November 2022 - Case studies

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.

Buckinghamshire Adoption, 06 November 2022 - Case studies

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 …