News & Events
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...
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...