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  1. About us
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  3. Our team

The ARC Adoption Team

The outstanding ARC Adoption team consider it a real privilege to work in the field of adoption. The dedicated team work tirelessly, using their extensive knowledge and skills to increase the opportunities for children to experience a positive family life. 

Terry Fitzpatrick

Terry Fitzpatrick

Director Read more

Published: 15th May, 2019

Updated: 5th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Lorraine Jefferson

Lorraine Jefferson

Assistant Director Read more

Published: 16th May, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Vanessa Martyn

Joan Archer

Joan Archer

Senior Adoption Social Worker Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Clare Rowe

Clare Rowe

Administration Assistant Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 15th September, 2021

Author: Sarah Shippen

Linda Blackburn-Carris

Linda Blackburn-Carris

Senior Adoption Practitioner Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Carol Cresswell

Carol Cresswell

Family Support Worker Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Sarah Shippen

Sarah Shippen

Administration Assistant Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 15th September, 2021

Author: Sarah Shippen

Lynn Applegarth

Lynn Applegarth

Adoption Support Worker Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Teresa Kingdon

Teresa Kingdon

Senior Family Support Worker Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Donna Mease

Donna Mease

Adoption Support Co-Ordinator Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Lauren Huntley

Lauren Huntley

Family Support Worker Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Ayesha Foster

Ayesha Foster

Senior Adoption Practitioner Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Rob Johnson

Rob Johnson

Clinical Psychologist Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Sylvia Moffett

Sylvia Moffett

Adoption Social Worker Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Veronica Cairns

Veronica Cairns

Domestic Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Lisa Parkin

Lisa Parkin

Finance and Office Manager Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2019

Updated: 15th September, 2021

Author: Sarah Shippen

Carol Belk

Carol Belk

Adoption Social Worker Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2019

Updated: 7th August, 2019

Author: Sarah Shippen

Caroline Blakie

Caroline Blakie

Family Support Worker Read more

Published: 4th August, 2021

Author: Sarah Shippen

Joanne Robinson

Joanne Robinson

Senior Adoption Practitioner Read more

Published: 18th August, 2021

Author: Sarah Shippen

Joan Johnson

Joan Johnson

Birth Parent Support Assistant Read more

Published: 8th September, 2021

Author: Sarah Shippen

Nicola Storey

Nicola Storey

Marketing and Business Manager Read more

Published: 15th September, 2021

Author: Sarah Shippen

Pam Molloy

Pam Molloy

Adoption Social Worker Read more

Published: 21st September, 2021

Author: Sarah Shippen

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  • Specialist support for adopting siblings

    Specialist support for adopting siblings

    For anyone considering adopting brothers and sisters, the support available from your adoption agency will be important. Here we talk about the types of support that we are proud to provide to our families at ARC Adoption.

  • Managing Transitions Workshop - Monday 22nd August 2022

    Managing Transitions Workshop - Monday 22nd August 2022

    ARC Adoption North East would like to invite their families to Managing Transitions virtual workshop.

  • Sibling Adoption Information Event - Saturday 3rd September 2022

    Sibling Adoption Information Event - Saturday 3rd September 2022

    ARC Adoption is hosting a special online information event for people to find out more about adopting brothers and sisters, and the ongoing support available.

  • Benefits of Adopting Siblings - Better off Together

    Benefits of Adopting Siblings - Better off Together

    To mark the launch of a new campaign to find families for brothers and sisters alongside our partners Adopt Coast to Coast, we’ve put together our list of reasons why adopting siblings at the same time, is something prospective adopters should seriously consider.

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  • How adoption works

    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.

  • How long does the UK adoption process take?

  • Matching panel

    Matching panel

    Once the family finding process is complete the match will need to be agreed formally by the adoption panel for the child’s agency. If approval is recommended by the adoption panel for the match, the child’s adoption agency decision maker then makes the final decision.

  • Fostering for adoption

    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.

  • Initial visit

    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.

  • Checks and references

    Checks and references

    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.

  • Contact us

    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.

  • Finding the right child for you

    Finding the right child for you

    Once you become an approved adopter, it’s time to start looking for the right child or children that will join your family.

  • Adoption statistics and facts

    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.

  • Intercountry adoption

    Intercountry adoption

    ARC Adoption North East is registered with Ofsted to provide inter-country adoption services

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ARC Adoption North East's office hours:

Monday to Thursday 09:00 until 17:00, and Friday 09:00 until 16:30.

You can also contact us anytime at [email protected]