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Adoptive and Special Guardianship Families
Have you already adopted a child and live in Berkshire or Swindon? Or do you have a Special Guardianship order and live in Wokingham or the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead? If so, the Anchor Team may be able to offer you support, subject to an assessment.
If you are an Adopter or a Special Guardian and would like to refer your child/ren to the Anchor Team, please contact the Permanence Support Front Door Team in the first instance. They will be able to refer you to Helpdesk to start the process.
Call 01865 323121
Lines open: 8.30am -5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 4pm Friday
Email ATV.permanencesupport@oxfordshire.gov.uk
ATV staff and Other Professionals
To make a referral, or for information on consultation and training, please email:ATV.AnchorTeam@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Download Referral Form
Children and young people
Therapy, education and groups for children and young people.
Birth relatives
Support, groups and information for birth relatives.
Adults affected by adoption
Information and support for adopted adults and their families.
The Anchor Team
Therapeutic support for families and professionals.
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Adults Affected by Adoption
Adults Affected by Adoption refers to adopted adults, birth relatives of adopted adults, and descendants of adopted adults. Each group has varying rights to services, some of which Adopt Thames Valley provide directly and some are provided by other agencies.
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Resources
Free guides and information about adoption support.
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Permanence Support