Social and peer support

We understand how important it is to ensure adopters get the right support at a time that is suitable for them.

In addition to the support provided by the ARC Adoption support team, ARC Adoption also provides access to dedicated online support platform The Adopter Hub.

Created as a result of listening to adopters and working with them to provide accessible tools to empower adopters to access the support they need, The Adopter Hub provides learning opportunities and information for both adopters and professionals working with adoptive families.

This additional support allows adopters to access the following;

Peer support from other adopters via live web chat, email and an exclusive adopter forum.
A programme of webinars on topics covering behaviour and emotional resilience.
eLearning so that adopters can top up their knowledge on attachment and supporting their children.
A wide range of resources relating to areas such as behaviour, education, online safety, mental health and developmental needs.
Resources for schools and a range of materials to help children in in education.

Find out more about The Adopter Hub in the video below.

In the video below, Terry Fitzpatrick, Director at ARC Adoption talks about the variety of support availability at ARC Adoption.

If you would like more information about the support available at ARC Adoption please email [email protected]

Support groups

ARC Adoption host regular support groups for families. Currently taking place virtually, these events are usually held at various locations around the North East. Read more

Become a buddy

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

Latest

Virtual Coffee Morning Tuesday 5th January 2021

ARC Adoption families are invited to join the team for a virtual coffee morning.

Adoption Adventures

Adoption Adventures is the story of one adoptive family told via a podcast.

#YouCanAdopt

Wearside Voluntary Adoption Agency, ARC Adoption North East join forces to launch a nationwide recruitment campaign to raise awareness of adoption.

Information Event About Adoption Thursday 7th January 2021

The team at ARC adoption North East would like to invite you to an online information event to find out more about the adoption process and the outstanding support available to you.

How adoption works

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.

Values and mission

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.

Reports and policy

The team at ARC Adoption are very proud to be rated as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

Fostering for adoption

At ARC Adoption North East are committed to exploring different routes to adoption. ARC Adoption offers an early permanence route, often referred to as fostering for adoption or foster to adopt. Fostering for adoption means that young children, usually babies, are placed at a young age with approved potential adopters who would also be approved temporary foster carers whilst the family court decides on the child’s future.

Adoption statistics and facts

In the North East of England, children waiting to be adopted outnumbers adopters 3:1. Could you adopt a child? If you have questions about adoption, or would like more information about the adoption process and the outstanding support available at ARC Adoption North East, email [email protected] or call 01915166466.

Initial visit

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.

Contact us

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.

Digital life story

ARC Adoption North East has the responsibility to provide each child with a life story book. This is carried out by members of the team qualified to diploma level in therapeutic life story work for looked after children. ARC Adoption North East’s passionate and innovative approach has led to the development of a digital life story package, ARCBOX.

How long does the UK adoption process take?

Donate

A legendary figure in the North East adoption sector, Helen Linforth was due to be the first chair of ARC Adoption North East's adoption panel, unfortunately she passed away in 2014, before being able to take on a key role at ARC Adoption North East. This led to a fund being set up in Helen's name to benefit children placed by ARC Adoption and who required additional support.