Adopt South’s Universal Offer

Adopt South’s Universal Offer provides comprehensive adoption support for adoptive families. We offer a wide range of services designed for every stage of your adoption journey:

  • Advice and guidance
  • Specialist services and therapeutic assessment
  • Learning including workshops, webinars and guest speakers
  • Community connections and peer support

Whether you are preparing for a child’s placement, navigating everyday challenges, or exploring post-order support options, we are here to help your family thrive.

Ready to find the right support? To find out more about our Universal Offer for pre and post-order families, please use the search functions.

  • Activities for young people aged 7–17 - delivered in partnership with Groundwork

    We have partnered with Groundwork, a charity-led organisation, to offer exclusive social and interactive experiences for adopted young people. Read more...

  • Assessment for Adoption and Special Guardianship and Adopt Support Fund (ASGSF)

    The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) provides funding for therapeutic services for adopted young people, subject to eligibility criteria. Read more...

  • Assessment for Adoption Support Services

    An Adoption Support Needs Assessment (ASNA) looks at your family’s needs and can open the door to our in-house specialist services or therapies funded by the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF). Read more...

  • Online access to CATCH

    With Adopt South, parents pre and post-order can have access to the online platform CATCH (Children And Trauma Community Hub), a specialist range of resources and support. Read more...

  • Catch Up Call

    Our Catch Up Call gives you the chance to talk things through with someone who understands adoption. Read more...

  • Communities and support - Virtual Parent Meet Up - all families

    Held every month in the evening or daytime, our one hour Virtual Parent Meet Up is designed for parents post-order who want to explore an adoption related topic, share experiences, and connect with other families online. Read more...

  • Play and connect sessions

    These in-person interactive sessions are designed to help young adoptive families pre-order and post-order to come together and experience the power of play. Read more...

  • In-house counselling

    Our in-house counselling service provides dedicated support for adults who have experienced bereavement or trauma and feel they would benefit from professional help. Read more...

  • Responding to Dysregulation Workshop

    This four-hour workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help both parents and children during and after periods of dysregulation. Read more...

  • Educational psychologist consultations

    EPs are specialists who use psychology to support Children and Young People (CYP) in their learning and emotional wellbeing. They work closely with families, schools, preschools, colleges, and local authorities to find the best ways to help children thrive. Read more... 

  • Educational support

    Our Adoption Support Team supports families with bridging the gap between home and school. Read more...

  • Empowering Parents

    The Empowering Parents course is a 12-week programme of in-person and online sessions, designed for parents of children who have experienced trauma, neglect, or disruptions in their primary caregiver relationships. Read more...

  • Exploring Identity Through Life Story Work

    This virtual or in-person four-hour workshop aims to give parents the skills needed to discuss their child’s story with them, in a therapeutic shared experience. Read more...

  • Foundations for Parenting: Nurturing Bonds (3 years +)

    The Foundations for Parenting: Nurturing Bonds (3+ years) is a two-session online programme for families who have had children placed in recent months. Read more...

  • Foundations for Parenting: Nurturing Bonds (under 3 years)

    This two-session online programme aims to equip new parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to support a child's development and foster a nurturing, stable family environment. Read more...

  • Friends and Family Workshop

    This online workshop for pre-adoption order families, is a great opportunity for friends and family to understand the unique challenges and rewards of adoption. Read more...

  • Online guest speakers

    We invite a range of specialists to share their expertise with adoptive families. Read more...

  • In-house support and guidance

    When a child becomes part of your family, life brings new experiences in wonderful and sometimes challenging ways. We are here to make sure parents feel supported as their child/ren grow and develop. Read more...

  • Keeping in Touch - Webinars

    Our Keeping in Touch Team offer a range of online learning for adoptive families, focusing on the role of quality post-adoption contact in shaping a child’s identity. Read more...

  • Multi-Disciplinary Team Services

    Our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) brings together specialist professionals to help families access the right support at the right time. Read more...

  • Mentor support from an adoptive parent

    Adopt South has a team of Adoptive Parent Mentors who volunteer their time to provide friendly, informal support to families both before and after an Adoption Order. Read more...

  • Navigating Adolescence and the Teenage Years

    Join our workshops, both in-person and online, designed for parents of adopted pre-teens to gain insights into the body, brain, and emotional changes of adolescence, with a focus on the additional challenges faced by children who have experienced early trauma. Read more...

  • Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Course

    Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) is a therapeutic parenting approach that helps parents and caregivers respond to challenging behaviours calmly and effectively, aiming to reduce conflict. Read more...

  • Sensory Approaches to Everyday Parenting – Workshop

    This workshop, available online or in person, helps parents understand how their child experiences the world through their senses. Read more...

  • Social events and community connections

    To keep those connections strong, we organise a variety of events throughout the year. Read more...

  • Support sessions - Stepping Stones Virtual Meet Up

    As part of our Family Support Plan for approved adopters and pre-order families with a child/ren placed, we offer weekly Stepping Stones Virtual Meet Ups to help you stay connected and supported during your adoption journey. Read more...

  • Virtual school events - webinars

    Held every term, Virtual Schools run online sessions on key education topics such as starting or changing school, Educational, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Pupil Premium, working with schools, supporting learning at home, and managing transitions. Read more...

  • Virtual reality experiences

    Virtual Reality (VR) is introduced early in the adoption process, before applicants are approved and is also available pre and post-order. Read more...

Looking for support, advice or connection?

Our Catch Up Call is a chance to talk things through with someone who understands adoption.

Do you have questions, worries, or just need someone who understands adoption to talk things through with? Our annual Catch Up Call service is here for any parent who would like the chance to chat with one of our friendly, experienced team members.

You can use the call to share challenges, explore learning opportunities, get advice, and discover our social activities for adoptive families and young people aged 7+ years. Whether you need reassurance, practical tips, or simply want to feel more connected, speaking with us could make a real difference for you and your child.

To book a Catch Up Call, choose a day and time that works for you, whether this year or later. Complete our Catch Up Call form and we will send you all the details to book through Eventbrite on your web browser or in the app on a device.

Book a Catch Up Call