Adoption Tees Valley Blog

Welcome to the new Adoption Tees Valley blog. Here we'll feature the latest news and articles from our team and our adoptive community.

Share your story

Let us tell your story. You might be a prospective adopter at the start of the process, you might have adopted a child or children several years ago, or you may be an adopted person yourself. Whatever your situation, people are really interested to hear others' stories. if you'd like to share yours please email, info@adoptionteesvalley.org.uk

They’ve brought a lot of love into our lives - Malcolm and Shelley's story.

Thursday 30 June 2022

Malcolm and wife Shelley, from Stockton on Tees adopted three children, one sibling group of two boys and later a girl. Read their story.

‘Adopting Sam is the best thing we’ve ever done’

Wednesday 29 June 2022

Read Adam and Daniyal's story

What is the difference between a Regional Adoption Agency and Voluntary Adoption Agency?

Wednesday 1 June 2022

In this blog we'll outline the key differences between a RAA and VAA so you can make an informed choice.

Adopting through early permanence - Lucy's story

Wednesday 4 May 2022

Lucy tells us about her experience of adopting her three children through a foster to adopt arrangement.

Press release: Could you be an early permanence carer?

Tuesday 19 April 2022

Adoption Tees Valley (ATV), which finds adopters on behalf of the five Tees Valley local authorities, are looking for more carers who can look after children under an early permanence placement.

Early permanence - Pete and Chris' story.

Thursday 14 April 2022

The opportunity to keep brother and sister together - even if just in those formative first stages - with the potential for early permanence was a no-brainer for us.

Adopting as a same sex couple

Wednesday 9 March 2022

Chloe and Sarah* originally adopted two sisters aged 2 and 1, they then went on to adopt the girls other two sisters separately, meaning all four girls were kept together. Chloe tells us her story.

LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week returns with theme of #BeTheChange

Monday 7 March 2022

Adoption Tees Valley is delighted to be supporting LGBT+ Adoption & Fostering Week which returns 7th March – for its tenth year with an important message of #BeTheChange.

Adopting siblings, the rewards and challenges.

Tuesday 1 March 2022

We were aware of some 'rewards and challenges' to adopting siblings prior to them coming home but we have now added a few of our own! Spoiler Alert: It is still more positive than negative!

Bringing Home 3 Children Under the age of 3!

Thursday 24 February 2022

Our adopter Lucy* tells us more about settling in to life as a family of 5.

'The bonding bubble'

Tuesday 15 February 2022

Our adopter Lucy* talks about the first few weeks of living as a family with her sibling group of three.

Welcome home

Wednesday 2 February 2022

In Lucy's* next blog in a series exploring adopting siblings, she talks about the day she welcomed her children home.

Adopted young people launch video for schools with support from Toby Anstis.

Tuesday 25 January 2022

We're proud to support our adopted young people in producing a film aimed at raising adoption awareness within school.

“The cutest chemistry visit ever!”

Thursday 20 January 2022

Our adopter Lucy* shares her experience of meeting her children, a sibling group of three, for the first time.

“We wanted a big family so why not jump to three?!”

Wednesday 12 January 2022

In second of a series of short blogs from our adopter Lucy*, she talks further about the matching part of the adoption process.

We love the madness that comes with adopting siblings!

Thursday 6 January 2022

In the first of a short series of blogs, Lucy* one of our adoptive Mums, tells us about her and her husbands decision to adopt a sibling group of three.

Coping with Christmas

Wednesday 8 December 2021

Christmas can be hard for some children, read our article for advise on how to keep things calm this Christmas.

‘Adoption made our family complete’ - Chris and Pete talk about their adoption journey.

Wednesday 20 October 2021

When Chris and Pete Kirby-Bowstead met 12 years ago, having a family together was not part of their masterplan. However, after moving in together, getting engaged, and then married, they each felt that adopting a child was the next natural step they both wished to take.

“We just want to wrap her up and protect her”

Tuesday 19 October 2021

It’s four years since Simon and Ellen Cross first met the baby girl that was to become their adopted daughter and now they could not imagine life without her.

Service Manager, Vicky Davidson Boyd, reflects on those involved in working in adoption during National Adoption Week

Monday 18 October 2021

It’s National Adoption Week, and I've been thinking a lot about the amazing people who are involved in making safe, secure, and loving families for children who deserve to have the stability of a permanent family Read on for some of my thoughts and reflections.

Choosing a school for your child

Thursday 7 October 2021

Leanne, our Education Support worker, gives advice for parents choosing schools.

Celebrating diverse families

Monday 20 September 2021

Our adopter Pete, shares some fantastic resources for celebrating diversity in families.

Request a Call back

Support

Information Pack

Events