We Are Family

A peer support community by & for adopters.

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Season 5 of #AdoptionShared is Here! 🎉

Hosted by @Eddielliott, this season focuses on education, offering practical tips for navigating education for your adopted child.

Find us on your favourite podcast platform🎧

#AdoptionPodcast #AdoptionSupport #AdoptionEducation

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💡Join us on Thursday 21st May for Episode 3 of our Life Story Work series!

Discover practical strategies to support understanding, fill memory gaps, and manage emotions safely.

📌 Register now and catch up on the full 3-part series via the Member Hub!

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As the weather warms up and we get ready for half term, we’ve got some exciting events planned for you and your family this May! ☀️

Join us for opportunities to connect, play, and get support from other adopters in the community.

Visit the Member Hub and RSVP now!

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💡 Join us Thursday 23rd April for Episode 2 – a trauma-informed webinar for adoptive parents and carers. This session focuses on self-care, connection & positive reinforcement.

Visit the Member Hub to register and catch up on the full 3-part series!💻

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WAF’s Wild Day Out at Chester Zoo is on Saturday 18th April!🐯🦓

👉 Meet WAF volunteers and representatives from Adoption in Merseyside, connect with other families, enjoy a communal picnic, and of course… see all the amazing animals!

Find more information on the Member Hub!

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Upcoming This April!🐣🌷

Peer support sessions, playgroups and Clay and Calm workshops!🎨

Check out all our events on the Member Hub and book your place today.

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We’re excited to invite you and your family to a fun-filled day at Chester Zoo on Saturday 18th April!🐯🦓

Enjoy some social time at a communal picnic and of course … see all the animals!

Further details will be confirmed closer to the date. RSVP on the Member Hub now.🌟

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🌟Upcoming WAF TALK🌟

Join Johnathan Brooks, a Native American (Cree/Cheyenne) adoptee, as he shares his powerful lived experience of identity, belonging, and emotional growth.

Visit the Member Hub to find out more about our guest speaker and register now💻

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📢WAF’s peer support sessions and events continue this week!📢

Check out all our upcoming events on the Member Hub and join a session this week!

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Looking to connect with other parents, join an online support session, or attend a family meet up? Take a look at what’s happening this week.

Explore all of our upcoming events on the Member Hub now!💻

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Post-War Adoption 📖
Coram, the UK’s first children’s charity, shares inspiring adoption stories marking the centenary of legal adoption in England and Wales.

Read more of Chris’s Story on Coram’s website!

https://t.co/deMMF4pDdO

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🎙️ Don’t miss our first Episode of Adoption Shared, Season 6🎙️

Available on all podcast platforms or Visit 👉 https://t.co/Ezxa5KbFOF

#Adoption #ChildIdentity #ParentingTips #Belonging #FamilyConversations #TraumaInformed

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🎙️Episode 1 - Understanding Birth Families and Identity
Join Eddie Elliott and Skye Curtis-Guilhen as they explore how children make sense of their birth families, how questions about identity evolve, and how parents can respond when answers are tricky💛
https://t.co/Ezxa5KbFOF

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WAF Havering Family Meet Up is back!

Join us on Tuesday 20th February for a fun, creative outdoor session. From a mud kitchen for little ones to chill-out spaces for tweens and teens, there’s something for everyone! 🌱

Visit the Member Hub for more details or to RSVP now! ⭐️

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We are delighted to share our 2024–25 Impact Report 🌟

Thanks to the ongoing support of our partners and community, our impact continues to grow across the sector.

✨ Discover our full story and impact— visit our website or scan the QR Code to read the full report!

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Created by We Are Family, our Education Support pack helps adoptive parents and carers support their child at school and at home. Discover practical tools and resources to help your child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally🌟
Visit the Member Hub to download the Pack!

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🎙️On Thursday 12th February we are launching Season 6 of Adoption Shared all about Exploring Adoption, Identity, Belonging, and Literature!🎙️
In the meantime find Adoption Shared on all podcast platforms or via our website where you can catch up on all previous episodes 🙌

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RSVP now to join our Single Parents Online Peer Support Session🌟

Connect with other adoptive single parents on Zoom in a supportive session designed to share experiences and hear from those who understand ☕️

Visit the Member Hub for more information and to book your spot 💻

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Join our next Peer Support session for Parents of Young Adults ☕️

This session will help you navigate the emotions, challenges, and milestones your child faces, from further education and employment to adjusting to adulthood⭐️

Visit the Member Hub for more information💻

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Join our Online Peer Support session for Parents of Teens and Tweens on Monday 9th February🗓️
Share experiences, connect, or simply listen with other single parents who understand.

Secure your spot via the Member Hub now! 💻

#SingleAdoptiveParent #PeerSupport

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Join us for our South London Family Meet-Up on Saturday 8th February ⭐️
A relaxed, welcoming space for adoptive families to connect while children enjoy a bright indoor play space with toys, arts & crafts, and plenty to explore🍃

Visit the Member Hub for more information!