Explaining Adoption to Your Child: Parents’ guide

This factsheet provides basic guidelines and advice for adoptive parents on how to talk to their child about adoption. The factsheet covers important topics such as when to tell your child about their adoption, how to approach the conversation, and what to say (and not…


Later Life Letters guides & examples

Later Life Letter by West Sussex County Council & Children first – Guidance & Examples The guide covers the following topics:  IntroductionThe Role and Purpose of the Later Life LetterThe Content of the Later Life LetterWhat to Consider when Writing the Later Life Letter?References Click…


Trauma & young people: A guide for parents, carers and professionals

This guide has been developed to help parents, carers and professionals supporting children and young people affected by traumatic events or experiences. This guide aims to provide: A brief overview of some of the signs and symptoms children and young people experiencing trauma may face….


Parenting Children/Young People with Developmental Trauma (booklet)

A booklet for parents and carers of children who have experienced developmental trauma. It explores the following topics: What is trauma? Information promoting understanding of the developmental milestones of children and young people Strategies that may be helpful whilst parenting a child/young person with a…


Theraplay activities

A list of several theraplay activities for improving parent-child attachment. Click here to view/download


Life story book templates & examples

Guides Social Work Handbook: Life story for work children and young people in care Guidance on life story work for social workers by Kent County Council (includes an example of a completed life story book) Click here to view/download Life Story Work: A resource for…


Children’s Guide to Adoption (Booklet)

Below are two different booklets which help children understand what adoption is and answer some of the questions children may have. The booklets have similar content but different design and are therefore listed together. They cover the following topics: What is adoption? What is a social…


Positive Adoption Conversations – Guide for Adoptive Families

This in-depth practical guide for adoptive parents provides guidance on how to talk to children about adoption. Considering all age groups, the author explores various questions adopted children are likely to have and suggests helpful strategies how to answer them. The Adoption Guide considers the following: Tips…