Hear from two of our amazing adopters as they discuss their adoption journey - from initial enquiry to overcoming challenges through to the support they've received from Diagrama.   "Definitely worth it, but an emotional rollercoaster..." - Diagrama adopters, Anita and Simon, talk about the experience of adopting and share their advice to other potential adopters. They also discuss adoption training, their incredible bond with their son, what it meant to them to meet him for the first time.   "They're doing so well, I'm just so proud" - Noreen and Mo adopted siblings in 2018 - wat ..read more

This year’s LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption week brings together the UK’s adoption and fostering agencies to raise awareness of the vital need for people within the LGBTQ+ community to consider adopting or fostering under the theme ‘1,2,3 or more’. The week, which is run by New Family Social, and in its eleventh year, remains the only campaign to focus on LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ people now account for the second largest group of adopters in England, with 1 in 6 adoptions in 2022 to same sex couples. The campaign theme, ‘1,2,3 or more’, reflects research showing that over half of sibling groups a ..read more

From tears to laughter - Paul and Simon share their account of keeping siblings together during National Adoption Week. Paul and Simon, from south London, decided they wanted to adopt siblings after hearing that brothers or sisters can be more difficult to find adopters for. In National Adoption Week (Oct 17-23) they told of the process they went through, the life-changing experiences they have had and the fulfilment becoming adopters has given them… Paul – In my mind we always wanted siblings. We’ve both got sisters and we didn’t want to go through the adoption process twice if we could hel ..read more

To mark National Adoption Week in October, Robert and Paul open up about adopting siblings. Robert and Paul, from south east London, adopted brothers aged two and five with help from Diagrama Adoption. To mark National Adoption Week (October 17-23), Robert tells us the couple’s story – from the very start of the adoption process through to the impact the boys have had on their lives… Once Paul and I had decided we wanted to adopt, the journey started for us with an open day organised by Diagrama. We had early help and advice from a social worker. He was very good and helped us with problem s ..read more

Diagrama Adoption supports a new campaign. You Can Adopt has launched ‘A Life Less Ordinary’, a new campaign to find parents for children waiting longest to be adopted. With latest data revealing there are enough prospective adopters for most children waiting to be adopted, the campaign is focused on finding the right adopters for specific groups of children that face the greatest delays in finding a home. These include children aged five or over, children with additional and/or complex needs, brother and sister groups, and those from an ethnic minority background. These groups represent 65 ..read more

May saw the start of summer for many with Diagrama's annual event for Adoption and Foster Families 35 children and their families enjoyed a picnic in the sun recently at the Diagrama hosted annual event. Adopters and Foster Carers were invited to bring their families to the animal themed picnic in Purley and spend the day relaxing and having fun, away from the stresses of everyday life. The activities for the children included ‘pin the tail on the unicorn’, a soft play area for younger children, face painting, jewellery making and a bouncy castle for the bigger kids. Many arrived dressed as ..read more

Gillian, from Diagrama's Supported Living Service in Bromley, has had her wish fulfilled by Local Dance School, Shimmi Shake, owned by Diagrama adopter Sue. Gillian, 67, who lives in her own home under the care of Diagrama’s Supported Living Service in Bromley, has had a wish fulfilled by local dance school, Shimmi Shake. Diagrama has been running a ‘Wish Tree’ initiative throughout its services, to grant the wishes of the people they support, Gillian’s wish was to have a dance experience. When Diagrama reached out to Shimmi Shake Dance School, based in Bromley and owned by Diagrama Adopter ..read more

Diagrama is keen to remind prospective adopters and fosterers that they welcome all applications regardless of age, faith, sexuality, ethnicity or whether you are single or a couple. During LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week Diagrama is keen to remind prospective adopters and fosterers that they welcome all applications regardless of age, faith, sexuality, ethnicity or whether you are single or a couple. The need for more people to consider adoption or fostering is as great as ever. In England in 2021 there were 80,850 looked-after children who need a safe and secure home. Diagrama would love ..read more

Diagrama was invited back to speak with Simon Benn who runs a podcast series called Thriving Adoptees. Kate Patel Diagrama’s Post Adoption Support Manager and Panel Advisor talks about overcoming the challenges of Adoption. Adoption can be tricky, tough and demanding. So how do we get through it? What's the difference that makes the difference? How does how we're being and what we see help us to new ways of tackling old problems? Kate shares her take on all this and more. The purpose of the podcast series is to inspire and empower those who have a connection with adoption sharing inspiration ..read more

National Adoption Week kicks off on Monday 18th, through to Sunday 24th October. Diagrama are pleased to be supporting NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK 2021, which aims to educate and inform people on the process of modern adoption today, with a rounded, honest, and inclusive portrayal of the journey – showcasing the highs and lows and championing all the voices involved in the process that are often less heard. These include adopted children, adopted adults, adoptive parents, birth parents, and the adoption and social care workforce that work tirelessly to get children into loving permanent homes. To ..read more