Thanks@prof_beth_neil for a stimulating discussion around the importance of relationships and the meaning of identity for adopted children. #YouCanAdopt

#NationalAdoptionWeek buzzing this morning had another 10 #mosques sign up yesterday evening to deliver the Friday sermon on #adoption #youcanadopt

Our #Chester HQ office proudly supporting #NationalAdoptionWeek - a busy office supporting our charity and agency business throughout the UK. #YouCanAdopt #AdoptionMatters

Have you been in care? Looked after by City of York Council? Our new Local Offer for care leavers has lots of information about the help and support you are entitled to if you’re aged 16 to 24. To find out more, visit york.gov.uk/LeavingCare or email [email protected]

Want to say thank you to someone who's helped you out this year? Send us a 100-300 word story about a friend, family member, social worker, teacher or other lovely person who's supported you in 2019 and we'll share it in December's #AdoptionToday. Email [email protected].

Really successful info event to finish adoption week #youcanadopt thank you to @one_adoption peer mentors for all their help.

Peer Mentors are there for adopters throughout their journey from information events onwards. We are proud to be working with @one_adoption to create peer-led adoption support and develop a sustainable community.

We are seeking the views of #adopted adults - could you share your experiences of accessing #FurtherEducation at any time in your life to help us campaign for an #EqualChance in education and #BetterFutures for all? Survey here: ow.ly/m94P50wGJKf

Lily tells Forces Radio BFBS it was the stability and love shown by her adoptive parents that meant she could finally let her guard down and trust that she might be in her 'forever home'. bit.ly/31ZOrN7 Scroll to bottom of article for interview with Lily and sister Megan

We've supported some incredible adoptive families over the past year and we're proud of the difference we've made. Here's a snapshot of just some of the things we've done.

Nuffield Family Justice Observatory have published our report on children’s family contact in lockdown. nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/lockd… They also published a lit. review on digital contact by NatCen – this echoes the findings from our study. nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/digit… 1/10 Ruth Copson

Video technology keeps children in care connected to families during lockdown and could help maintain these vital relationships beyond the pandemic, according to two new #UEA and NatCen reports, published today bit.ly/2TrVg8R UEA Social Work CRCF Beth Neil Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

✅Going out? Keep at least 2 metres (6.5ft) away from people you do not live with. ✅Stay home as much as possible . ✅Continue to wash your hand regularly, for 20 seconds, with soap or hand sanitiser. Find out more at gov.uk/coronavirus #StayAlertStaySafe

Pleased this is the same in One Adoption North & Humber. Thanks to ASFCovid19scheme.

Have you booked your ticket ? It’s free!

Check out New Family Social's latest podcast which is all about adoption and fostering, from the people that have done it! Please, like, share and tell your friends #Adoption #Fostering podbean.com/eau/pb-ji5tx-d… on #Podbean

Really delighted this extra support can be provided for adoptive parents living in our regions as well as for those approved adopters waiting or those in assessment. Please let people know Stephen Walker @JenkinJulie Monica Green Irfan Alam @ElaineMcShane2 Adopter Voice Y&H

Great to be working with @GPplusinfo.

Great to have @ _LisaCherry at our staff day yesterday talking about the #story of us.

After a great morning of connection across @one_adoption west Yorkshire an afternoon ahead saying farewell to our service manager, colleague & friend Mandy Prout who sadly passed away. We will cherish the positive & fun memories of her & her contribution to social work.