ACE Adoption Central England

16/10/2026

National Adoption Week 19-25 October

Adoption isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being there for a child, every day.

This National Adoption Week, we're proud to support the You Can Adopt campaign which shines a light on the life-changing difference adoption can make.

This national campaign highlights the impact of showing up through the everyday moments that matter most.

Watch this video to hear from adoptive families and familiar faces as they share the numbers and experiences behind their adoption journeys.

To find out more about adoption, visit https://orlo.uk/gxNbt or call 0300 369 0556

Coventry

Herefordshire Council

Solihull Council

Worcestershire County Council

16/10/2026

If you are thinking about adoption and would like to talk it through with someone, you can get in touch with us by calling our Business Support Team on 0300 369 0556, emailing [email protected] or submitting an enquiry form via our website:www.aceadoption.com

Currently, there are around 1,600 more children in need of adoption than there are approved adopters available.

Could you open your heart and home to a child who needs a permanent family? ❤️

Visit our website at www.youcanadopt.co.uk to learn more about the adoption process 🔗

14/10/2026

12/10/2026

Need some fresh listening this October? Check out our podcast. Adoption, Fostering & Tea showcases stories from LGBTQ+ adopters, foster carers and special guardians from across the UK. There's now over 100 episodes to savour while you catch up! Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer or wherever you get your podcasts from.



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10/10/2026

It’s World Mental Health Day.

For anyone finding things hard right now, we’re here to listen. Whatever’s on your mind, you can talk to us.

Call us free on 116 123. 💚

08/10/2026

🍃 Join Sarah Lloyd, author and Director of The BUSS® Model, alongside an adoptive parent, for an insightful session on the impact of early life experiences on development.

Together, we'll explore how bodily regulation forms the foundation for wellbeing, relationships, emotional regulation and learning, and how adoptive parents can support children to build these essential skills.

Hear real experiences from adoptive families who have completed the BUSS® programme, gain practical ideas to use in the early days of family life, and explore how to help children feel safe, connected and regulated.

📅 Thursday 22nd October | 12 - 1pm
👉 Book your place: https://ow.ly/JzVS50ZUPn8

06/10/2026

🕷👻🎃 Spooky Season was in full swing at our Young People's Group this afternoon!

We had a great time playing Halloween themed pass the parcel, decorating cup cakes, and connecting and catching up with each other!

Sid the Skeleton also had a lovely time being out and about, and spending time with everyone! 🎃👻🕷

02/10/2026

We're proud to be supporting the national You Can Adopt campaign, Every Day is Everything, celebrating the everyday moments that help children thrive, from bedtime stories and family meals to school runs and weekend adventures.

If you live in Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, Herefordshire or Worcestershire and have been thinking about adoption, now could be the perfect time to find out more.

Visit ACE www.aceadoption.com or get in touch for an informal chat on 0300 369 0556.

01/10/2026

September is FASD Awareness Month. The 9th month of the year was chosen to represent the nine months of pregnancy, creating an opportunity to raise awareness and deepen understanding of FASD.

To mark the month, we're pleased to share our free FASD resource, bringing together professional expertise and lived experience to support families, carers and professionals alike.

Download here: https://beaconhouse.org.uk/specialist-fasd-service/