News & Events
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...
We still need you! – Aspire continuing to assess potential adopters during Covid-19 crisis
Thinking of adoption? We would love to hear from you. We are still assessing potential adopters, we are still placing children with their forever families and we are continuing to support families beyond the Adoption Order. Call us on 0300 123 9868 & have a chat...
Young people managing lockdown
This article is in response to our contact with families whose children are struggling to manage the current situation. Let’s just remember that the reality is that these are young people who are already managing huge levels of stress and anxiety and the current...
Update on court hearings & partner adoptions
Due to the current Covid-19 crisis and consequent government guidelines applications for adoption orders are currently not being accepted by the courts, but we are still progressing reports and documents ready for when the courts start to accept applications for...