Join other adoptive parents for support in navigating the education system at our new Education Peer Support Group. Hosted by WAF volunteer Alison, this group will cover topics such as EHCPs, transitions, parent forums, school training, and education challenges and solutions. The post Join Our New Education Support Group appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more

We know that navigating the education system can be challenging for adoptive families. That’s why we’ve launched the WAF Education Support Programme - a growing collection of resources designed to help you access the proper support and feel more confident in your child’s educational journey. The post The WAF Education Support Programme Has Launched! appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more

I am an adopter of a mixed race boy who is neurodiverse. There are moments of fun and laughter in our lives, but there are also incidents like the one described above where something about ‘everyday life’ has triggered certain emotions he has struggled to manage. The post Adopted and neurodiverse: The importance of representation in children’s literature by Robin D. Stevens appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more

Mainstream adoptee narratives highlight struggles around education and learning. Research shows that adoptees struggle with school attendance, have lower attainment, and are twice as likely to not be in education, employment, or training as the average population. These are important issues that those working with adoptees need to address, as too many children are being failed by the education system. The post Growing up ‘Gifted’: An Adoptee’s perspective by Anthony Lynch appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more

Invite friends, family, colleagues and professionals to our WAF Talks 10 Year Anniversary specials - available via our 'Donate What You Can' Big Give Fundraising Campaign The post Three Years In: Reflecting on the Journey of ‘Adoption Shared’ Podcast appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more

Invite friends, family, colleagues and professionals to our WAF Talks 10 Year Anniversary specials - available via our 'Donate What You Can' Big Give Fundraising Campaign The post Empowering Adoptive Families: Join Us for Big Give 2024! appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more

Our Peer Support Facilitator training has been designed exclusively for WAF members and is designed to support anyone involved in running a group or activity. The training takes place online over five three hour sessions and is delivered by Anne Ford a psychotherapist and social worker. The post WAF Peer Support Facilitator Training 2025 appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more

Invite friends, family, colleagues and professionals to our WAF Talks 10 Year Anniversary specials - available via our 'Donate What You Can' Big Give Fundraising Campaign The post Building Connections: Claire Alexander on the Power of Peer Support Training appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more

The Richmond group was actually founded, out of necessity, by myself and another adoptive Mum called Onika. We met each other in 2012 before WAF began and when we were both in the very early stages of our adoption journey. The post Mum of two Karin has run We Are Family’s Richmond group since 2019. In this blog she shares her experience of peer support. appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more

We Are Family are delighted to announce that The Educational Opportunity Foundation will be funding an important programme of our work over the course of the next year. The post We Are Family Receives Funding from The Educational Opportunity Foundation to Strengthen Support for Adoptive Families appeared first on We are Family Adoption ..read more