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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

CVAA's new Best Practice in Adoption Agency Front Door course is now available on our e-learning platform. Delivered by ARC Adoption North East, it explores creating welcoming, responsive experiences from first contact. £59 | 2.5 CPD hours | 12 months’ access | Book: bit.ly/4yqm5ff

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

CVAA is proud to support Proud 2 b Parents LGBT+ Parents & Carers Day this Saturday 19th September! This year’s theme, Visibility, celebrates LGBT+ families being seen, recognised and supported. Find out how to get involved: bit.ly/4xyDD7M #LGBTParentsAndCarersDay #LGBT

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today, You Can Adopt launches #EveryDayIsEverything, highlighting the growing need for more adopters. 3,010 children in England are waiting for a permanent home. The campaign’s film brings these figures to life through real adoption stories, showing that adoption is about being there every day❤️

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Join us for our next expert-led CVAA training session! Tuesday 22nd September | Identity After Adversity: Practice Support for Adopted Young People with Adverse Early Childhood Experiences with Dr Zoe Webb and Tanya Killick. 👉 Book now: bit.ly/4pcweYX

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Yesterday, VAAs from across the UK launched a new 'Advice from Adopters' guide exploring Early Permanence as a route to parenthood. The guide offers an honest insight to help more children get the best possible start in life. Find out more and download the guide via our website here bit.ly/3SY8NH2

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VAAs launch new Advice from Adopters guide: Understanding Adoption via Early Permanence – Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Don’t miss our next FREE Short & Smart lunchtime session! Adoption in 2026 – Lessons from Research and Lived Experience 2nd July | 12–1pm | Online CVAA's CEO Satwinder Sandhu shares key insights from adoption conferences and the future of adoption. Book your place: bit.ly/4ubMfzd

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Join us for our next practice webinar: Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Supporting Discouraged Adoptive Parents. Co-delivered with Adoption Focus, this session will explore blocked care, compassion fatigue, and practical ways professionals can support families. 👉Book here: bit.ly/3RFbSeb

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

CVAA has responded to the Government’s “Adoption support that works for all” consultation on behalf of 14 VAA agencies in England. We set out 7 principles for effective adoption support, prioritising the best outcomes for children, families and adult adoptees. Read the full response: bit.ly/4u3t9vV

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CVAA responds to Government consultation on adoption support – Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

There’s still time to book onto next week’s expert-led Practice Programme session: From Contact to Connection: Navigating Culture Change in Adoption Practice 🗓 Thursday 7th May | ⏰ 10am–4pm | 💻Online Join Vicky Swift from Adoption England & Dr Beverley Barnett-Jones MBE Book here: bit.ly/4t8qhwP

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

CVAA Scotland - representing five voluntary adoption agencies - has launched its Keeping the Promise for Adopted Children: Manifesto 2026 setting out a vision to reform and modernise adoption and calling for urgent action to improve outcomes for adopted people and families. Read more: bit.ly/48lSA3g

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CVAA Scotland launches 2026 Adoption Manifesto ahead of Scottish Parliament elections – Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

CVAA UK has launched its new on-demand training platform Flexible, expert-led learning you can access anytime, anywhere—designed to fit around practice. First course: Blended Families (2.5 CPD hrs) From £59 20% off with code CUT20 (until 31 May 2026) Start learning: cvaa.learnworlds.com/courses

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

@barnardos.org.uk Adoption North England has been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted who praised for its exceptional support. The report covers 5 services: Adoption North England, Midlands & South West, London/East & South East, Making Connections & CAFIS. Full report here: bit.ly/4sKoe1L

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

CVAA has responded to the report on Historical Forced Adoption and agree that a government apology is vital, however this must be matched with funding, support, and reform. Survivors’ voices must drive change for all affected by forced adoption. Read CVAA’s full response here: bit.ly/4tf4W4Y

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Short & Smart session Holding the Rope: Effectively Supporting Trauma-Impacted Families needing Respite 16 Apr | 12–1pm | Online Join Libby McVeigh & Helen Willis @thebelayfoundation.org.uk for practical insights on trauma-responsive respite and supporting care-experienced families. bit.ly/4rXh0qH

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📣 Join our next expert-led training! Supporting Black & Brown Adopted Children in Education: Building Inclusion, Equity & Confidence co-delivered by Esher Williams (Anti-Racism Hub) 🗓 Tue 24 March | ⏰ 10am–4pm | 💻 Online For #AdoptionPractitioners #Adoptionmanagers Book now: bit.ly/4rLN2Gd

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The team had a great couple of days in Bristol earlier this week with the @cvaauk.bsky.social Trustee Board reflecting on our strategy and priorities for VAAs in the adoption and permanence sector. Truly inspired by the ideas and insights shared and excited for the year ahead!

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Join our next expert-led training with @katiewrench.bsky.social for #adoptionpractitioners A Framework for Therapeutic Life Story Work in Adoption: Building Safety into Difficult Conversations Secure your place: bit.ly/4l4DjsC

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Our CEO Satwinder Sandhu highlights concerns over the new ASGSF reforms: universal early intervention is established, but high-level, timely support for adoptive families is missing. Adoption UK warns devolving the Fund may reduce consistency & accountability. Read below: bit.ly/3MMCoAh

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Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund: no reversal of therapy funding cuts as DfE signals end to scheme in 2028 - Community Care

Government increases ASGSF budget for 2026-27 by 10% but fails to unwind reductions in funding limits for therapy

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🍴 Make your lunch hour work smarter. Curious about #adoption and #AI but not sure where to start? Join our 1-hour Short & Smart session on using AI (Magic Notes) to cut admin, improve meetings & free time for children and families. 🗓 Thu 5 Feb | 12–1pm 👉 bit.ly/3LR9H4V

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

January’s nearly done 👀✨ Here’s what’s coming up in our Feb–Mar Practice Programme! Expert-led training, practical learning, and plenty to get involved in. 👉 Explore the full programme & book your place: bit.ly/45Jh3NQ

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Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The annual Adoption Barometer Survey is live. Your voice is needed now more than ever. Closes 9th February. Complete The Adoption Barometer 2026 survey here > www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdoptionBaro… Find out more about The Adoption Barometer > www.adoptionuk.org/the-adoption-barometer

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

An Outstanding Ofsted result from one of our valued members @familyfuturesuk.bsky.social. A huge congratulations to all staff for the 5th Outstanding inspection in a row👏🎉

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Adoption Matters @adoptionmatters.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

This Wednesday is #BigAdoptionDay 🙌 #AdoptionMatters will be joining Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAA's) across the UK in highlighting the work that we do to find loving adoptive families for children waiting to be placed. 🧡 Learn more: buff.ly/hoMEnnU - #Adoption #Adopt

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Grateful to CYP Now for covering our paper with Adoption UK, Kinship, Barnardo's, Coram & CoramBAAF, shaping the gov’s public engagement on #ASGSF. As CEO Satwinder Sandhu notes, the commitment is welcome—the test is in the delivery. Read below: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...

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Charities urge DfE to consult fairly on adoption support reforms - CYP Now

Charities are urging the Department for Education to make “no decisions about future reform” of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) until a forthcoming public consultation has b...

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who has supported CVAA this past year — we truly appreciate it. Wishing you all a very happy festive season and we look forward to working with you in the year ahead 🎄✨ 📌 Office closed from 5pm Tues 23 Dec 2025, reopening 9am Mon 5 Jan 2026. Merry Christmas from all at CVAA!

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🎄 Christmas has come early at CVAA! 🎄 As a festive thank-you to everyone who joined our Practice Programme this year, enjoy 25% off all CVAA training sessions up to March 2026. ✨ Use code XMAS25 at checkout 🎁 Offer ends Wednesday 31st Dec 2025 Explore sessions: bit.ly/45Jh3NQ

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🚨 Last CVAA training of the year! 🚨 The Power of Perspective: Mentalization Tools for Adoption Matching 📅 11 Dec, 10:00–13:30 | 🎓 3.5 CPD | 💻 Online With Dr Polly Cowan & Dr Alice Loving £49 CVAA members, £59 CVAA Subscribers & £79 Non-members 👉 Book now: bit.ly/448C6JB

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

CVAA's November Training Sessions! Nov 18: Free Short & Smart – Supporting Families with Disability Benefits Nov 20: Intro to Theraplay: Healing Through Connection & Play Nov 25: Blocked Care – Supporting Discouraged Adoptive Parents ✨ Book your spot today! bit.ly/45Jh3NQ

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

This #NationalAdoptionWeek, we’re backing the call for honest, open conversations about adoption—no “perfect” home required. In a tough year for adopters, dialogue matters more than ever. 💬💛 👉 Learn more about the campaign and events happening this week here: www.youcanadopt.co.uk/national-ado...

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

📣For a limited time we are offering 10% off this expert-led training on FASD only! Just use code FASD10 when booking online via the link below 👇 #Adoption #Socialworkers #SocialCare #FASD #Adoptiveparents #Children

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🍂 New Half-Day Training! CVAA online: What Social Workers Need to Know When Assessing & Supporting Adoptive Parents with Children Affected by FASD – Told Through the Eyes of an Adopter 🗓 15 Oct 2025 | ⏰ 10:00–13:30 | 🎓 3.5 CPD hrs 💻 Online | with Joy Hopgood-Gravett 👉 Book now: bit.ly/48zeRvc

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

✨ It’s that time of year again! ✨ CVAA’s 2026–27 Practice Programme 3 min questionnaire is now open – and we want your input! We’d love to hear: 🔹 Your experience this past year 🔹 Topics/experts you’d like to see 🔹 If your agency could run a session 📅 Closes end of Nov 👉 bit.ly/4nGi2pq

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CVAA's Practice Programme 2026-27 Questionnaire (3 mins)

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Great to join @adoptionuk.bsky.social at the 2025 Barometer launch yesterday. Valuable insights from Josh MacAlister MP who pledged to champion adopted children & families. Challenges still remain but CVAA looks forward to future discussions with the Minister to shape the future of adoption support.

From left to right: Natausha van Vliet, Chief Executive at PACT; Emily Frith, Chief Executive Officer at Adoption UK; and Alice Talbot, Director of Strategy and Policy at CVAA UK standing in front of an Adoption UK pull up banner.

From left to right: Emily Frith, Chief Executive Officer at Adoption UK and Josh MacAlister MP standing in front of an Adoption UK pull up banner.

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

The latest @adoptionuk.bsky.social #AdoptionBarometer is out. www.adoptionuk.org/the-adoption... More than half of families with teens & young adults are facing severe challenges. We back the recommendations esp. calls for permanent funding for therapeutic support, as part of a lifelong approach

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Adoption Barometer

The Adoption Barometer is the only UK-wide comprehensive stock-take of adoption. It's based on the findings of a large annual survey. It provides powerful evidence of the realities of adopting and bei...

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🍂 This Oct, CVAA brings 3 expert-led online trainings (all half-day): 👩‍👦 Keeping Birth Parents in mind throughout the Adoption Journey – 8 Oct 🧩 FASD & SW Practice – 15 Oct 🧒 Recruitment & Therapeutic Placement Strategy for children waiting the longest – 23 Oct 👉 Info & booking: bit.ly/45Jh3NQ

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

🚨 New 3x 1-hr online Short & Smart sessions for #Adoption Panel Chairs, Members & Advisors. Focused learning on questioning, influences & health issues in panel practice 💷 £25 per session | ⏱️ 1hr | 🎟️ 50 places only 📅 Dates 30th Sept, 16th Oct, 10th Dec bit.ly/45Jh3NQ #Adoptionpanel #Adoptionsupport

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Adoption professionals: We know #ASGSF changes hasn't just cut support—they’ve forced many to adapt quickly to evolving therapeutic needs of adoptive families. Join ‪@sussex.ac.uk‬ & @worcesteruni.bsky.social‬ focus groups or 121 interviews to shape future funding 👉 bit.ly/47buKHN

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The Impact of Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) on Adoption Services and Therapeutic Services: Research Study

We appreciate that the government’s decision to reduce ASGSF funding has been a difficult one, affecting how services are responding to the needs of children and families in need of therapeutic suppor...

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🚨 Parents/carers affected by #ASGSF delays/cuts: Have your say! 🚨 📋 Fill out a 5–10 min survey to share how changes have impacted your family. 📅 Deadline: Mon 29 Aug 🕒 Early responses needed! 📢 Amplify adoptive families voices to show the impact of cuts and shape the Fund’s future: bit.ly/46LBrA0

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ASGSF Parent Carer Impact Survey (Post-April 2025 Changes)

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Parliament started summer recess this week, and that means no #ASGSF decision until September. Here's our blog about it 👇 cvaa.org.uk/blog-a-devol... We need 1. A full & proper consultation prior to any decisions about future reform & 2. An adoption support model with fair access for all children

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Blog: A devolved ASGSF risks loss of fairness and transparency for children – Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

"A charity coalition is calling for an urgent review of the government’s “abrupt and short-sighted” cuts to adoption support, which they claim is a breach of a Labour manifesto commitment to support adoptees" www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news... @cypnow

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Charities call for urgent review of adoption support funding - CYP Now

A charity coalition is calling for an urgent review of the government’s “abrupt and short-sighted” cuts to adoption support, which they claim is a breach of a Labour manifesto commitment to support ad...

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Today CVAA & @adoptionuk.bsky.social @wearecoram.bsky.social @kinshipcharity.bsky.social @barnardos.org.uk @familyrightsgp.bsky.social wrote to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social calling for an urgent review of the April #ASGSF changes, confirmation of funding in 2026 & full consultation on future reforms

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

🚨Want to explore why maintaining relationships in adoption matters for identity & life history? Join our HALF DAY training session on Maintaining Relationships in Adoption: Why Does Adoption Need to Change & How Can We Achieve This? 19th August | 10am–1:30pm | With Ruth Copson (UEA) bit.ly/45Wox1E

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Maintaining relationships’ in adoption: why does adoption need to change and how can we achieve this? – Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

CVAA data shows most of our member adoption agencies exceed the 27% voluntary sector average of applications from the #LGBTQ+ community 🏳️‍🌈 Their inclusive and respectful services are making a real impact — with Adoption Matters leading the way in the North! 🙌 #Adoption

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The first report from the #FamilyRoutes study is out: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c4e... There's much to be taken from this - esp. the recommendation for thorough assessments of need pre-Order & informed advice about the implications of children's needs in the longer-term #adoption

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

An important new report with stark findings about the daily lived experiences of adoptive families navigating teenage years @thepotatogroup.bsky.social . Calls for a more trauma responsive approach to #adoptionsupport must be factored into govt's current consideration of the future of the #ASGSF

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🚨 HALF DAY Practice Webinar – Book Now! 🚨 Topic: Assessing & Supporting Single Adopters 🗓 Thurs 17 July | 🕙 10am–1:30pm 🎓 With Mahongo Shibemba & Penny Rowntree (Adopters for Adoption) 🔍 Explore research, good practice & practitioner insights on single adopters. 👉 Book here: bit.ly/44j4Ezo

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Assessing and supporting single adopters – learning from research and good practice – Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Its #SmallCharityWeek, an opportunity to celebrate the contribution that charities make to #Communities in the UK. Take a look at how to get involved and the free events taking place throughout the week below: bit.ly/43ZttRW

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Event listing | Small Charity Week

This is an events listing page for small organisations to share their local Small Charity Week events.

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🚨 Back by popular demand! 🚨 Join our HALF DAY Practice Workshop: "Working with Traumatised Adopted Children & Calming the ANS" 🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕙 10am–1pm 🎓 Led by Jay Vaughan, CEO, Family Futures CIC Support traumatised children and yourself as a professional. 👉 Book now: bit.ly/4e2fVIH

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Working with Traumatised Adopted Children and Adults and Calming the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) (Repeat Session due to High Demand) – Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

📣Today VAAs from across the UK have launched the third ‘advice from adopters’ guide, focusing on advice from those who have adopted children from Black and other diverse ethnicities. 📘 Read the new guide below + explore our other guides in the series here: bit.ly/3ZrSwum

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CVAA UK @cvaauk.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🎉 Huge congrats to YAA on its new community engagement project tackling adoption disparities! 👏 Led by Skye, YAA’s first Community In-Reach Worker, who is supporting Black African & Caribbean families. Hear her talk all about the new project on @BBCSheffield 🎧👇 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yTb...

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Skye at YAA talks adoption with Sile Sibanda BBC Radio Sheffield 23rd May 2025

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