News & Events
Aspire are 3 years old!!
It is Aspire's 3rd birthday this week! In 3 years we have placed 173 children from the BCP Council & Dorset Council areas with their adoptive families. We have approved 142 adopters. Dealt with 455 Special Guardianship referrals Facilitated 4000+ letterbox...
Information Session – Wednesday 1 July
Our next information session takes place on Wednesday evening at 7pm. The session will be on Zoom and as well as hearing more about adoption, the children who need adoptive homes and the process, you will also get to hear about the support that Aspire provides. Also...
Adopter & Special Guardianship Support News
Great news for our adoption & special guardianship families Hearts & Minds is an 8 week course for those feeling stressed and getting limited rewards. It will provide strategies & how to use them in daily life. The course is virtual and will be available...
Additional Psychology Support
Aspire has secured additional clinical psychology support for an extra day a week during the current Covid-19 crisis. The psychology support is specific to young people and is available on Monday evenings and Friday mornings. The additional psychology support can help...
Virtual Adoption Information Session – 21st May
Are you thinking about adoption and would like to learn more? Then why not give us a call on 0300 123 9868 to book your place at our next virtual information session. The session which will take place on Zoom will next be on Thursday 21st May at 10am live from a sun...
Mindfulness Yoga
During these difficult, anxious and stressful times we all need a bit of a time out moment, particularly young people. Thats why we in conjunction with the wonderful Carly at Wave Connections are offering mindfulness and yoga for young people aged 10 or over via Zoom....
Summer picnic – cancelled
Sadly, our annual summer picnic for adopters and their families has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rapid Response Educational Service for Families Affected by Covid-19 Lockdown
As this is a particularly stressful time for everyone, Aspire Adoption Services has funded Jim Bomphrey, Behaviour Consultant and Education Advisor to offer rapid assistance to adopted and Special Guardian families, until the end of June 2020. All families are...
Rapid response service for families affected by Covid-19 & the lockdown
As this is a particularly stressful time for everyone, Aspire Adoption Services has funded Clinical Psychologists to offer rapid assistance to adopted and Special Guardian families, until the end of June 2020. All families are impacted differently by the pandemic and...
Resources to support families during the COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak is a challenging time for many, but can be particularly challenging for those caring for children who have experienced trauma. Below you will find a list of resources that aim to help you look after you and your families’ wellbeing during the...