Don’t miss our next FREE Short & Smart lunchtime session! Adoption in 2026 – Lessons from Research and Lived Experience 2nd July | 12–1pm | Online CVAA's CEO Satwinder Sandhu shares key insights from adoption conferences and the future of adoption. Book your place: bit.ly/4ubMfzd

Join us for our next practice webinar: Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Supporting Discouraged Adoptive Parents. Co-delivered with Adoption Focus, this session will explore blocked care, compassion fatigue, and practical ways professionals can support families. 👉Book here: bit.ly/3RFbSeb

CVAA has responded to the Government’s “Adoption support that works for all” consultation on behalf of 14 VAA agencies in England. We set out 7 principles for effective adoption support, prioritising the best outcomes for children, families and adult adoptees. Read the full response: bit.ly/4u3t9vV

There’s still time to book onto next week’s expert-led Practice Programme session: From Contact to Connection: Navigating Culture Change in Adoption Practice 🗓 Thursday 7th May | ⏰ 10am–4pm | 💻Online Join Vicky Swift from Adoption England & Dr Beverley Barnett-Jones MBE Book here: bit.ly/4t8qhwP

CVAA Scotland - representing five voluntary adoption agencies - has launched its Keeping the Promise for Adopted Children: Manifesto 2026 setting out a vision to reform and modernise adoption and calling for urgent action to improve outcomes for adopted people and families. Read more: bit.ly/48lSA3g

CVAA UK has launched its new on-demand training platform Flexible, expert-led learning you can access anytime, anywhere—designed to fit around practice. First course: Blended Families (2.5 CPD hrs) From £59 20% off with code CUT20 (until 31 May 2026) Start learning: cvaa.learnworlds.com/courses

@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

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 - #Adoption #Adopt

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

✨ 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

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.

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

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

🚨 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

"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

Today CVAA & @adoptionuk.bsky.social @wearecoram.bsky.social @kinshipcharity.bsky.social @barnardos.org.uk @familyrightsgp.bsky.social wrote to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social calling for an urgent review of the April #ASGSF changes, confirmation of funding in 2026 & full consultation on future reforms

🚨Want to explore why maintaining relationships in adoption matters for identity & life history? Join our HALF DAY training session on Maintaining Relationships in Adoption: Why Does Adoption Need to Change & How Can We Achieve This? 19th August | 10am–1:30pm | With Ruth Copson (UEA) bit.ly/45Wox1E

CVAA data shows most of our member adoption agencies exceed the 27% voluntary sector average of applications from the #LGBTQ+ community 🏳️‍🌈 Their inclusive and respectful services are making a real impact — with Adoption Matters leading the way in the North! 🙌 #Adoption

The first report from the #FamilyRoutes study is out: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c4e... There's much to be taken from this - esp. the recommendation for thorough assessments of need pre-Order & informed advice about the implications of children's needs in the longer-term #adoption

An important new report with stark findings about the daily lived experiences of adoptive families navigating teenage years @thepotatogroup.bsky.social . Calls for a more trauma responsive approach to #adoptionsupport must be factored into govt's current consideration of the future of the #ASGSF

🚨 HALF DAY Practice Webinar – Book Now! 🚨 Topic: Assessing & Supporting Single Adopters 🗓 Thurs 17 July | 🕙 10am–1:30pm 🎓 With Mahongo Shibemba & Penny Rowntree (Adopters for Adoption) 🔍 Explore research, good practice & practitioner insights on single adopters. 👉 Book here: bit.ly/44j4Ezo

Its #SmallCharityWeek, an opportunity to celebrate the contribution that charities make to #Communities in the UK. Take a look at how to get involved and the free events taking place throughout the week below: bit.ly/43ZttRW

🚨 Back by popular demand! 🚨 Join our HALF DAY Practice Workshop: "Working with Traumatised Adopted Children & Calming the ANS" 🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕙 10am–1pm 🎓 Led by Jay Vaughan, CEO, Family Futures CIC Support traumatised children and yourself as a professional. 👉 Book now: bit.ly/4e2fVIH

📣Today VAAs from across the UK have launched the third ‘advice from adopters’ guide, focusing on advice from those who have adopted children from Black and other diverse ethnicities. 📘 Read the new guide below + explore our other guides in the series here: bit.ly/3ZrSwum

🎉 Huge congrats to YAA on its new community engagement project tackling adoption disparities! 👏 Led by Skye, YAA’s first Community In-Reach Worker, who is supporting Black African & Caribbean families. Hear her talk all about the new project on @BBCSheffield 🎧👇 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yTb...

📣 Our CEO Satwinder Sandhu speaks out in Community Care on ASGSF funding cuts: "Thousands of children are being denied the therapies they need. Proven trauma-based therapies are being compromised by arbitrary limits." Read more ⬇️ www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/05/23/a...

👏 Fantastic to see our CEO Satwinder Sandhu along with other passionate voices at yesterday’s adoption roundtable with the Children’s Minister — speaking up for adoptive families & the future of the Adoption Support Fund. 💬 These vital conversations must continue. #ASGSF

Important article from CYP Now showing the scale of children affected by recent #ASGSFcuts - over 7,000 adopted children & close to 2,000 kinship children had support costing £3k-£5k last year limit'https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news/half-of-adoption-therapy-cases-could-exceed-new-funding-limit

BookTrust’s new #ReadingRights report shows how shared reading supports bonding, identity & stability for children in social care & can be used by #foster, #kinship & #adoptive professionals to build trust, heal trauma & offer safe spaces. 📚💛

🚨 Training Alert! Join us Tuesday 24 June for: "Practical Strategies to Support Parents/Carers of Adopted, Fostered & Kinship Children" 📘 With Denise Golding & Zach Richard Gomm 💛 Perfect for adoption professionals, potential adopters & families. 👉 Book now: bit.ly/43721kX