Tag: Adoption
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…
Developmental trauma – easy read explanation guides for carers, older children & schools
The Developmental Trauma Easy Read Explanation Guides are invaluable resources designed to provide clear and concise information about developmental trauma to carers, older children, and schools. These guides aim to…
You Are Loved – Affirmation Posters for Children and Young People
You Are Loved is a set of three heartwarming and visually engaging tear-off affirmation posters designed to spread kindness, encouragement, and emotional support to children and young people. With clear,…
Adoption Transition Guidance for Adoptive Families
A planned, emotionally sensitive move into an adoptive family is the focus here, with practical guidance for helping a child feel safe, keep trust with foster carers, and begin building…
Telling Children About Adoption Guide for Foster Carers
Helps social workers and foster carers plan difficult adoption conversations in a clear sequence, from explaining why a child cannot live with their birth family through to introducing an adoptive…
Life story work/book: guides,templates & examples
GUIDES The Child’s Own Story: Life Story Work with Traumatised Children This practical guidebook provides a comprehensive framework for practitioners working with children who have experienced trauma. The book outlines…
Let’s learn together – A guide for parents and teachers of adopted children in primary school
This booklet, made with help from parents and experts, delves into how early trauma affects adopted children’s school experiences. Addressing vulnerability, it aids both parents and educators in improving schooling….
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…
Positive Adoption Conversations – Guide for Adoptive Families
This guide from Adoptive Families helps parents have open, honest conversations about adoption with their children. It provides sample dialogues tailored to different ages, tips for explaining difficult details, and…
The Regulation Ladder: Poster Guide for Parents and Carers
This free printable PDF helps parents and carers understand what is really behind a child’s behaviour, especially during meltdowns, shutdowns, and moments of emotional overwhelm. It explains the regulation ladder…