We are a UK based group of parents who have adopted our children from the looked after system in the past 20+ years.
All of our teenagers are incredible survivors who need specialist parenting which can be very hard going. Despite dealing with some heavy subjects, we like to meet socially and have a bit of relaxation with other parents who understand what we are facing.
We are looking forward to the easing of restrictions which will enable this to happen again. These pages are by way of an introduction to our group, our aims and an overview of what we do. We accept families with adopted children, teens and young people but our focus is supporting parents through the teenage years. Our group is a not for profit organisation committed to this community. We promote (and try) to follow therapeutic principles - see our Ethos page.
Here is a brief (not exclusive) list of things the POTATO group do.
Demonstrate kindness to fellow adoptive parents, and their children, primarily via our secret Facebook group but also, when circumstances allow, face to face.
Actively encourage “self care” by members, to help protect both their physical and mental wellbeing.
Share our considerable expertise in areas such as housing, specialist schools/ colleges, mental health problems, therapy, addictions, the criminal justice system and other difficulties traumatised young people often bring into our lives.
Signpost national events of interest to our members.
Promote good practice and present to local and national authorities.
If you are an adoptive parent and would like to join our group please visit our membership page