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AMNW’s response to latest government statement on adoption
‘CVAA applauds the Government’s current focus on adoption and the importance of placing more children with permanent families without delay. CVAA as a key stakeholder is pleased to be involved in the Expert Working Group. We will continue to contribute … Continue reading
Latest National Adoption Week News
Adopters’ Charter The Government has published today an Adopters’ Charter which sets out what prospective adopters can expect from adoption agencies. http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/families/adoption/a00199762/government-launches-the-adopters-charter Tim Loughton wants more people from all walks of life to come forward to adopt, and for them … Continue reading
National Adoption Week 2011
Charity calls out for prospective adopters to Rise and Shine this National Adoption Week 2011 A Northwest adoption agency has called out for prospective adopters to think about adoption this week and consider the possibility of rising to the adoption … Continue reading
Poetry Competition VIP Event
‘The Magic of Family’ poetry competition VIP Event. Adoption Matters Northwest is to host a special afternoon of poetry reflecting the importance of ‘The Magic of Family’, hosted by poet Jim Bennett at the stunning Lowry theatre on Salford Quays, … Continue reading
Celebrating our adoptive fathers
Many new dads across the North West have recently celebrated their first Fathers’ Day after successfully becoming adoptive parents. Adoption Matters Northwest has placed more than 120 children in new families across the North West during the past three years including … Continue reading
Adoption agency joins the world of social networking
We are getting up to speed with social networking in a bid to boost enquiries from would-be adopters. After the revamp of our website, we have now created a Facebook page and launched a Twitter account. Our Chief Executive, Norman … Continue reading
Download our latest Achievement Report
With much to celebrate over the last three years, Adoption Matters Northwest has published a collection of articles and updates in our latest achievement report. From the Chief Executive celebrating 25 years at the agency, to our most recently retained status of … Continue reading
The Times reports on the truth about adoption in Britain
As part of their ongoing campaign for greater understanding in adoption, The Times recently published an article highlighting the plummet in public donations to voluntary adoption agencies, the financial shortfalls in the system and the hard truth about adoption in … Continue reading
Vital funds raised for our adoption agency
Mike Delap, raised in Bramhall and a dedicated blogger of all things related to Blackburn Rovers was adopted 26 years ago. Now as a relative newcomer to competitive running, he has raised hundreds of pounds for a Northwest adoption agency … Continue reading
Wild Blackburn Rover Races for Adoption
On the 15th May 2011 Mike Delap will be taking part in the Great Manchester Run for Adoption Matters Northwest. The Bupa Great Manchester run is a 10km running event in central Manchester starting on Portland Street and finishing on … Continue reading