News & Events
Aspire remains open during Covid-19 outbreak…but there are changes to some services
Due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak we will sadly have to cancel all support groups for adopters & special guardians until further notice. But...Aspire will continue to provide a service for all of our adopters and special guardians and you can continue to reach us...
Cancelled Groups
Our Parents with Teens support group tonight (11th March) has been cancelled. Also, the next group on 15th April has also been cancelled, as well as our West Dorset Special Guardian Support Group in Dorchester on 14th April. The last two groups have been cancelled on...
Adoption Information Evening & LGBT+ Adoption Week
This week (week commencing 2nd March) is LGBT+ Adoption Week and Aspire welcomes enquiries from all in the LGBT+ community who are considering adoption. Anyone who would like to find out more about adopting through Aspire can contact us on 0300 123 9868 to book your...
Adoption Information Evening – Monday 17 February
Are you thinking about adoption and would like to come to an information evening to learn more? Call us on 0300 123 9868 to book your place at our information evening on Monday 17 February in Bournemouth. At the evening you can find out more about the adoption...
Adopter Support Groups 2020
There will be two Adoption Support Groups hosted by Aspire through 2020. The first group of 2020 will take place in West Dorset on Wednesday 8th January at 7pm, and should end around 9pm. The group will then operate monthly and on Wednesdays for the rest of the year....
Special Guardian Support Group Dates 2020
There will be two Special Guardian Support Groups hosted by Aspire through 2020. The first group of 2020 will take place in West Dorset on Wednesday 15th January at 10am, and run through to midday. The group will then operate monthly and on Tuesdays for the rest of...
Adoption Christmas Party
The countdown is on for the Adoption Christmas Partywhich starts at 2pm on Sunday 1st December. There will be food & drink for all the children with entertainment provided throughout. Father Christmas will also be taking time out from his busy schedule to pay a...
Adoption Information Evening – Monday 16 December
Are you thinking about adoption and would like to come to an information evening to learn more? Call us on 0300 123 9868 to book your place at our information evening on Monday 16 December in Bournemouth. At the evening you can find out more about the adoption...
Aspire launches first adopters newsletter
Aspire has sent out our first adopters newsletter detailing the various forthcoming support events and courses as well as national and local adoption news. The newsletter has been sent out to all of our approved adopters currently on our mailing list. If you did not...
Have you been affected by adoption?
Aspire runs a bi-monthly support group for birth parents who were had to give up their children for adoption. If adoption has affected your life, and you have felt unable to talk about your loss, or may have struggled with a reunion with your adult birth child, please...