We have created a programme of groups, training and social events to connect and support adoptive families from across the region. We have regular groups for toddlers, teenagers and the whole family; one off workshops and training courses for adopters and professionals.
DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES SOME OF OUR SUPPORT GROUPS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED. FOR DETAILS OF SUPPORT YOU CAN ACCESS PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01364 645480
Online Practical Parenting Group
We are running a fortnightly online support group for adopters via Zoom. The group is hosted by our Family Support Workers and they will focus on a different topic in each session. Why not come along to offer your ideas and learn from other adoptive families - walking, crawling and skipping the same walk as you! If you are interested and would like further information, please email info@familiesforchildren.org.uk .
Note, also open to Non Families for Children adopters.
Plymouth Music Zone
Location: South Devon
We work in partnership with Plymouth Music Zone in Devonport, Plymouth to provide holiday activities and workshops for our children and young people. Plymouth Music Zone is an award winning music charity that believes passionately in the power of music to reach out and help transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and young people. Plymouth Music Zone offers a great chance to meet like-minded young people. It is open to siblings and, if appropriate, parents are able to leave their children offering the parents respite.
Forest School
Location: Devon & Dorset
A Forest School is an innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning. The philosophy of Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire individuals of any age through positive outdoor experiences.
By participating in engaging, motivating and achievable tasks and activities in a woodland environment, each participant has an opportunity to develop intrinsic motivation, emotional and social skills. These, through self-awareness, can be developed to reach personal potential.
Little Stars Toddler Group
Location: North Devon
These sessions provide lots of fun things for you to do with your child/children to help build attachment. Each week consists of play and activities in a purpose built room that has numerous toys, a climbing frame, dressing up, a baby area, kitchen area and a shop. Each week there is craft, painting and play dough. Storytelling and singing forms part of the group and children get a snack and a drink. The helpers at this group have all adopted and therefore understand developmental trauma and the support that is needed.
Coffee & Play Groups
Location: South Devon, Bournemouth, Barnstaple, Cornwall
Families for Children hold regular coffee, play and catch up events across the region. These events aim to connect adoptive families in local areas and come together for peer support whilst little ones enjoy some play time together.
Little Stars Music Group
Location: Cornwall
Music and movement group for pre-school children with their parents. Through music and movement parents are given opportunities to connect with their child. There will be toys out for children and time to socialise, support each other and look at a variety of helpful resources. This is open to all adopters, with or without their children.
Social Events
Location: South West
Families for Children offer a range of social activities across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset from Christmas parties to Summer picnics, Dad’s skittles evenings to our very own Stir Up Sunday. These events give families a great opportunity to come together and meet other parents. For full details of what is on in your area please contact us on 01364 645480.
Family Adventure Days
Location: South Devon
From our own outdoor activity centre there are opportunities for families to get out into the outdoors and have fun making fires, dens, dutch arrows and pizzas in a traditional cob oven. Your time will be spent in a beautiful nature reserve in Devon. Your time is perfect for connecting with nature and each other. You will have time to make things, go for a walk or a paddle, cook food and hang out with the family. By participation in these adventures we hope to encourage and inspire families and individuals of all ages through positive outdoor experiences.
Lopwell Barn
Location: Plymouth
Lopwell Barn is our very own family residential centre on the river Tavy. It is promoted as a place where young people can come to relax, reflect and engage in outdoor activities and adventure either with their families, peers, school or as individuals. Lopwell Barn can accommodate school groups and youth groups. It is an ideal venue for us to be able to offer specialist training for adoptive parents or
professionals. Click here to visit the website
Did you know? We host Information Sessions too!
