Support for children and young people
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If you would like to talk to someone about being adopted, here are some organisations that can help you.
Adopt Thames Valley – Permanence Support Team
Call 01865 323121
Lines open: 8.30am -5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 4pm Friday
Email: ATV.permanencesupport@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Website: https://adoptthamesvalley.co.uk/support
Children’s Commissioner
Call:
Email:
Website: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/help-at-hand/
Ofsted
Call:
Email:
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted
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If you would like to find out more or are ready to begin your adoption journey then we would love to hear from you today.
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There are two stages in the process of adoption which we aim to complete within six months - find out more about the adoption journey.
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All adopted children are different and over time they will learn to trust you and it will transform their lives – as well as yours!