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Privacy policy - ARC Adoption North East Ltd is committed to protecting the personal information of all visitors to this web site. We recognise our obligation to keep personal information secure and believe it is important for our customers and web site users to know how we treat their personal information. Read more
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ARC Adoption North East provide high quality support through a buddy service made up of a strong community of volunteer adopters who provide peer support to other adopters. The buddy scheme is organised by a senior social worker at ARC Adoption North East who links prospective adopters or new adopters with more experienced adopters. Read more
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Here are just a few statistics relating to adoption in the North East of England and the UK as a whole, as well as some facts about who can adopt. Read more
ARC Adoption North East provide a range of services including independent support to birth families situated throughout the North East. Read more
ARC Adoption North East’s passionate and innovative approach has led to the development of ARCBOX - a child-centred, digital platform that houses an interactive life story tool and a communications app to safely facilitate and manage birth family contact. Read more
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ARC Adoption hosts regular support group events and days out for families. These events are usually held at various locations around the North East, although some have been taking place virtually. Read more
ARC Adoption North East have a strong community of experienced adopters who volunteer to be part of the ARC Adoption North East Buddy service, providing peer to peer support to other adopters. Read more
At ARC Adoption all adopters are invited to attend a one-day introductory course exploring PACE which will introduce ideas about styles of parenting that can best help children recover and repair from trauma and relationship difficulties that they have experienced prior to joining their adoptive families. Read more
ARC Adoption North East likes to give adopters an insight into the principles of Theraplay® and how it can be used to build safe and secure attachments through having fun. Theraplay® is modelled on secure interactions between parents and children. Read more
With Early Permanence adoption, prospective adopters are also temporarily approved as foster carers so they can provide early stability and continuity of care to a baby, child or siblings who they may go on to adopt. Read more
Following your initial enquiry, if you would like to progress with the adoption process a member of ARC Adoption North East’s team will visit you in your home. The initial visit will be very informal and take place at a date and time that is convenient for you and will last about two hours. It’s an opportunity to have your questions answered in more detail and help the team get to know you better. Read more
Adoption is a way of providing new families for children who cannot be looked after by their birth parents and need to belong to a new family. Read more
At ARC Adoption North East we value your opinion. All compliments, comments and complaints are accepted and considered with the greatest respect. Your feedback is welcomed to help develop ARC Adoption North East’s services. Read more
The team at ARC Adoption are very proud to be rated as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Read more
ARC Adoption North East in an outstanding adoption agency based in the North East of England. The ARC Adoption team is made up of multi-disciplined, experienced professionals who deliver a range of high-quality outstanding adoption services and adoption support. ARC Adoption North East believes that every child deserves the right to grow up in a nurturing and loving family who will support them through childhood and prepare them for adult life. Read more
Stage one of the adoption process begins after you have received some general information, an initial visit at your home and ARC Adoption North East are in receipt of your ‘registration of interest’ from you. Read more
Stage two of the adoption process begins when you return your 'Wish to Proceed' form to ARC Adoption. Read more
Adoption panels are set up in line with statutory requirements to ensure safe and effective care for children who have a plan for adoption. Read more