Support for birth families

There are several organisations to help birth families through the adoption process.




Birth Parents Podcast with Nicky Campbell

Nicky Campbell talks to birth parent, Angela about her story, experiences of adoption, and her relationship with her birth children and their adoptive parents. The episode aims to give birth parents a voice and shine a light on them, while highlighting their important role in the adoption process.

Visit You Can Adopt to listen to the podcast



The Other Side of Adoption - Birth parents experience of care proceedings and contact

This film was made by Adopt London and shares real life adoption experiences from birth parents affected by care proceedings and adoption. The film was made for anyone affected by, or connected to adoption, to watch to build understanding and deepen empathy
Viewer note: This film shares real life adoption experiences from birth parents affected by care proceedings and adoption, that may be emotional triggering for some viewers. For younger audiences, we recommend watching alongside a trusted adult who can offer support, and help explore the issues raised.

Watch here

Webinar on Working Inclusively With Dads - Research and Practice in Adoption and Wider Social Care

The webinar, hosted by the Early Permanence Practice & Service Development Group on behalf of Adoption England, features guest speakers Georgia Philip from the University of East Anglia and Emma Crowther-Duncan from PAC-UK. The session explores key research and practice insights on working with birth fathers, including the support available to them. Birth fathers also shared their personal experiences, offering valuable insights into how we can work more inclusively with dads.

Watch the webinar