Adoption East Midlands Newsletter June 2025

Our next series of Child and Adolescents Mental Health Service (CAMHS) workshops starts on Friday 11 July 2025.

These workshops are a great opportunity for adoptive parents to revisit the impact of developmental trauma alongside adoption support social workers and a CAMHS worker.

The three workshops cover topics such as:

• the impact of developmental trauma
• the overlap between developmental trauma and neurodiversity
• self-harming behaviours

Check out the learning and development page on our Hub for more information.

The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) course is a four-day parenting programme designed by Cornell University.

It gives parents the practical skills, knowledge, and techniques to enable them to support their child with their emotional and behavioural development using a therapeutic parenting approach.

Our next TCI cohort starts on 8 July 2025 and will be hosted by experienced facilitators Crisp and Crane. Get in touch with us for more information.

Are you looking to connect with other adoptive families in a relaxed, family-friendly setting? Come along to our Adoption East Midlands Picnics, a chance to share stories, build friendships, and enjoy some fresh air together.

Whether you're new to adoption or have years of experience, our picnic is a warm, welcoming space for parents and children alike. You can relax, chat, and feel part of a community that understands. Bring a blanket, your favourite snacks, and hopefully we'll all need the suncream.

Everyone’s welcome. Complete the form to book and we’ll send you the details!

At Adoption East Midlands, we know that education is one of the biggest challenges adoptive families face. That’s why we’re building an Adopter Education Champion Network, a supportive community of adopters working together to make a difference in schools across the East Midlands region.

This initiative will:

• connect adoptive parents for peer support
• share adoption-specific resources with parents and schools
• highlight real-life experiences from adopters and educators
• strengthen the partnership between families and schools

We’re looking for passionate parents to become education champions in their child’s school, supporting others and helping us shape a more adoption-aware education system.

Are you interested? Get in touch with the Peers4Peers team today!

Are you facing challenges in your child’s education and looking for fresh ideas or support? Solution circles are safe, supportive spaces where adoptive parents come together to share experiences, explore practical solutions, and feel heard.

Led by the Education on TRACK team and supported by fellow adopters, these sessions offer:

• a chance to talk through real-life challenges
• peer support from others who truly understand
• practical advice and creative problem-solving

Whether you're looking for guidance or just want to connect, solution circles are here for you. Book your spot today and be part of a community that gets it.

Do you know an inspirational young person from Nottinghamshire who deserves to be recognised? If so, we want to hear from you.

The 4Uth Awards recognise the achievements of young people aged 11 to 19 (or up to 25 for young people with a disability).

Nominations are welcome from anyone, including friends, family, schools, youth groups or voluntary organisations and are open until Friday 20 June 2025. All winners will receive their awards at a special ceremony later in the year.