@barnardos.org.uk Adoption North England has been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted who praised for its exceptional support.

The report covers 5 services: Adoption North England, Midlands & South West, London/East & South East, Making Connections & CAFIS. Full report here: bit.ly/4sKoe1L

CVAA has responded to the report on Historical Forced Adoption and agree that a government apology is vital, however this must be matched with funding, support, and reform. Survivors’ voices must drive change for all affected by forced adoption.

Read CVAA’s full response here: bit.ly/4tf4W4Y

Short & Smart session
Holding the Rope: Effectively Supporting Trauma-Impacted Families needing Respite
16 Apr | 12–1pm | Online

Join Libby McVeigh & Helen Willis @thebelayfoundation.org.uk for practical insights on trauma-responsive respite and supporting care-experienced families.
bit.ly/4rXh0qH

📣 Join our next expert-led training!

Supporting Black & Brown Adopted Children in Education: Building Inclusion, Equity & Confidence co-delivered by Esher Williams (Anti-Racism Hub)

🗓 Tue 24 March | ⏰ 10am–4pm | 💻 Online

For #AdoptionPractitioners #Adoptionmanagers

Book now: bit.ly/4rLN2Gd

The team had a great couple of days in Bristol earlier this week with the @cvaauk.bsky.social Trustee Board reflecting on our strategy and priorities for VAAs in the adoption and permanence sector. Truly inspired by the ideas and insights shared and excited for the year ahead!

Join our next expert-led training with @katiewrench.bsky.social for #adoptionpractitioners

A Framework for Therapeutic Life Story Work in Adoption: Building Safety into Difficult Conversations

Secure your place: bit.ly/4l4DjsC

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund: no reversal of therapy funding cuts as DfE signals end to scheme in 2028 - Community Care Government increases ASGSF budget for 2026-27 by 10% but fails to unwind reductions in funding limits for therapy

Our CEO Satwinder Sandhu highlights concerns over the new ASGSF reforms: universal early intervention is established, but high-level, timely support for adoptive families is missing. Adoption UK warns devolving the Fund may reduce consistency & accountability. Read below: bit.ly/3MMCoAh

🍴 Make your lunch hour work smarter.

Curious about #adoption and #AI but not sure where to start?
Join our 1-hour Short & Smart session on using AI (Magic Notes) to cut admin, improve meetings & free time for children and families.

🗓 Thu 5 Feb | 12–1pm
👉 bit.ly/3LR9H4V

January’s nearly done 👀✨
Here’s what’s coming up in our Feb–Mar Practice Programme!

Expert-led training, practical learning, and plenty to get involved in.

👉 Explore the full programme & book your place:
bit.ly/45Jh3NQ

The annual Adoption Barometer Survey is live.
Your voice is needed now more than ever.
Closes 9th February.
Complete The Adoption Barometer 2026 survey here > https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdoptionBarometer2026
Find out more about The Adoption Barometer > www.adoptionuk.org/the-adoption-barometer

An Outstanding Ofsted result from one of our valued members @familyfuturesuk.bsky.social. A huge congratulations to all staff for the 5th Outstanding inspection in a row👏🎉

This Wednesday is #BigAdoptionDay 🙌

#AdoptionMatters will be joining Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAA's) across the UK in highlighting the work that we do to find loving adoptive families for children waiting to be placed.

🧡 Learn more: buff.ly/hoMEnnU

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#Adoption #Adopt

Charities urge DfE to consult fairly on adoption support reforms - CYP Now Charities are urging the Department for Education to make “no decisions about future reform” of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) until a forthcoming public consultation has b...

Grateful to CYP Now for covering our paper with Adoption UK, Kinship, Barnardo's, Coram & CoramBAAF, shaping the gov’s public engagement on #ASGSF. As CEO Satwinder Sandhu notes, the commitment is welcome—the test is in the delivery. Read below: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...

Thank you to everyone who has supported CVAA this past year — we truly appreciate it. Wishing you all a very happy festive season and we look forward to working with you in the year ahead 🎄✨

📌 Office closed from 5pm Tues 23 Dec 2025, reopening 9am Mon 5 Jan 2026.

Merry Christmas from all at CVAA!

🎄 Christmas has come early at CVAA! 🎄
As a festive thank-you to everyone who joined our Practice Programme this year, enjoy 25% off all CVAA training sessions up to March 2026.

✨ Use code XMAS25 at checkout
🎁 Offer ends Wednesday 31st Dec 2025

Explore sessions: bit.ly/45Jh3NQ

🚨 Last CVAA training of the year! 🚨
The Power of Perspective: Mentalization Tools for Adoption Matching
📅 11 Dec, 10:00–13:30 | 🎓 3.5 CPD | 💻 Online
With Dr Polly Cowan & Dr Alice Loving
£49 CVAA members, £59 CVAA Subscribers & £79 Non-members

👉 Book now: bit.ly/448C6JB

CVAA's November Training Sessions!

Nov 18: Free Short & Smart – Supporting Families with Disability Benefits
Nov 20: Intro to Theraplay: Healing Through Connection & Play
Nov 25: Blocked Care – Supporting Discouraged Adoptive Parents

✨ Book your spot today! bit.ly/45Jh3NQ

This #NationalAdoptionWeek, we’re backing the call for honest, open conversations about adoption—no “perfect” home required. In a tough year for adopters, dialogue matters more than ever. 💬💛

👉 Learn more about the campaign and events happening this week here: www.youcanadopt.co.uk/national-ado...

📣For a limited time we are offering 10% off this expert-led training on FASD only!

Just use code FASD10 when booking online via the link below 👇
#Adoption #Socialworkers #SocialCare #FASD #Adoptiveparents #Children

🍂 New Half-Day Training!

CVAA online: What Social Workers Need to Know When Assessing & Supporting Adoptive Parents with Children Affected by FASD – Told Through the Eyes of an Adopter

🗓 15 Oct 2025 | ⏰ 10:00–13:30 | 🎓 3.5 CPD hrs
💻 Online | with Joy Hopgood-Gravett

👉 Book now: bit.ly/48zeRvc

CVAA's Practice Programme 2026-27 Questionnaire (3 mins) Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

✨ It’s that time of year again! ✨
CVAA’s 2026–27 Practice Programme 3 min questionnaire is now open – and we want your input!
We’d love to hear:

🔹 Your experience this past year
🔹 Topics/experts you’d like to see
🔹 If your agency could run a session

📅 Closes end of Nov
👉 bit.ly/4nGi2pq

From left to right: Natausha van Vliet, Chief Executive at PACT; Emily Frith, Chief Executive Officer at Adoption UK; and Alice Talbot, Director of Strategy and Policy at CVAA UK standing in front of an Adoption UK pull up banner.

From left to right: Emily Frith, Chief Executive Officer at Adoption UK and Josh MacAlister MP standing in front of an Adoption UK pull up banner.

Great to join @adoptionuk.bsky.social at the 2025 Barometer launch yesterday. Valuable insights from Josh MacAlister MP who pledged to champion adopted children & families. Challenges still remain but CVAA looks forward to future discussions with the Minister to shape the future of adoption support.

Adoption Barometer The Adoption Barometer is the only UK-wide comprehensive stock-take of adoption. It's based on the findings of a large annual survey. It provides powerful evidence of the realities of adopting and bei...

The latest @adoptionuk.bsky.social #AdoptionBarometer is out. www.adoptionuk.org/the-adoption...

More than half of families with teens & young adults are facing severe challenges.

We back the recommendations esp. calls for permanent funding for therapeutic support, as part of a lifelong approach

🍂 This Oct, CVAA brings 3 expert-led online trainings (all half-day):
👩‍👦 Keeping Birth Parents in mind throughout the Adoption Journey – 8 Oct
🧩 FASD & SW Practice – 15 Oct
🧒 Recruitment & Therapeutic Placement Strategy for children waiting the longest – 23 Oct

👉 Info & booking: bit.ly/45Jh3NQ

🚨 New 3x 1-hr online Short & Smart sessions for #Adoption Panel Chairs, Members & Advisors.

Focused learning on questioning, influences & health issues in panel practice 💷 £25 per session | ⏱️ 1hr | 🎟️ 50 places only 📅 Dates 30th Sept, 16th Oct, 10th Dec bit.ly/45Jh3NQ
#Adoptionpanel #Adoptionsupport

The Impact of Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) on Adoption Services and Therapeutic Services: Research Study We appreciate that the government’s decision to reduce ASGSF funding has been a difficult one, affecting how services are responding to the needs of children and families in need of therapeutic suppor...

Adoption professionals: We know #ASGSF changes hasn't just cut support—they’ve forced many to adapt quickly to evolving therapeutic needs of adoptive families. Join ‪@sussex.ac.uk‬ & @worcesteruni.bsky.social‬ focus groups or 121 interviews to shape future funding
👉 bit.ly/47buKHN

ASGSF Parent Carer Impact Survey (Post-April 2025 Changes)

🚨 Parents/carers affected by #ASGSF delays/cuts: Have your say! 🚨

📋 Fill out a 5–10 min survey to share how changes have impacted your family.

📅 Deadline: Mon 29 Aug
🕒 Early responses needed!

📢 Amplify adoptive families voices to show the impact of cuts and shape the Fund’s future: bit.ly/46LBrA0

Parliament started summer recess this week, and that means no #ASGSF decision until September.

Here's our blog about it 👇
cvaa.org.uk/blog-a-devol...

We need 1. A full & proper consultation prior to any decisions about future reform & 2. An adoption support model with fair access for all children

Charities call for urgent review of adoption support funding - CYP Now A charity coalition is calling for an urgent review of the government’s “abrupt and short-sighted” cuts to adoption support, which they claim is a breach of a Labour manifesto commitment to support ad...

"A charity coalition is calling for an urgent review of the government’s “abrupt and short-sighted” cuts to adoption support, which they claim is a breach of a Labour manifesto commitment to support adoptees" www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
@cypnow

Delays & reductions in support are having devastating consequences for children & families. Govt suggestions that local authorities can/will cover shortfalls in funding are misleading.

There are both moral & economic reasons to review the cuts, and we need action now.
cvaa.org.uk/cvaa-signs-j...