Welcome to PATCH: Safeguarding Families in Adoption

At PATCH (Passionate Adopters Targeting Change with Hope), we are committed to challenging systemic failures in adoption and advocating for meaningful reform. Our mission is to empower adoptive families, enhance understanding, and drive change to push for the delivery of the support that every child and family deserves to thrive. PATCH was established to illuminate the challenges faced by many adopters in crisis, exposing the inadequacies and harmful nature of current systems.

PATCH Pathway – Focus Report On Adoption Crisis

A guide sharing Adopters’ real experiences, highlighting system and practice failings to drive systemic change, inform best practice, and prevent crises in adoption—ensuring safer, better outcomes for both adoptees and adopters.

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PATCH Pathway Pillars – Mission Statement

PATCH Pathway Pillars Our Mission Statement Advocating for trauma-responsive, recovery-focused care that safeguards the whole family while valuing and seeing the whole of the child and their journey ________________________________________ Our Position PATCH is a collective of adoptive parents and carers [...]

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Jun

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I am Trauma

I Am Trauma When my birth mum found out she was pregnant, she hid it. Then, one day, she went into labour at home — and the reality hit hard. I was born into a family that claimed to hold [...]

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Jun

Posts by Patch's Founder

Beyond Adoption – Expanding the Community, Reframing the Focus

PATCH – Passionate Adopters Targeting Change with Hope was founded by an adopter and then built by adopters. But in a short time, the depth and breadth of the problems faced by adoptive families became painfully clear. PATCH’s mission has [...]

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Jun

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The Ignored Cycle of Hurt, By Lottie

Tommy & Harper Harper was born first, then Tommy — two children born into a story already damaged. His mother, Mandy, was a teenager already worn thin by responsibility. She had raised her own siblings while her parents drank themselves [...]

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May

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Reframing See The Other Possible Narratives

Reframing the Story of Parenting Through Trauma A child who is born into, or removed from, harm, trauma or adversity will not walk the same path as their peers. This is not a theory — it is a truth, repeatedly [...]

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May

Posts About Lived Experience

Advice From an Adopter to Future Adoption – Anon

One Child, Time and Continuity My advice for future adopters would be make sure you focus on:- 1. Take one child. This child will need 24/7 care. There will be challenges, huge storms, happy times and quiet times. You will [...]

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May

Who We Are

Driven by personal journeys and united in our mission, we strive to ensure that every adopter’s voice is heard, and every child’s trauma is addressed with expertise and empathy. Our commitment lies in pushing for meaningful change, challenging systemic failings, and advocating for the entire well-being of children and families within the adoption community.

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Voices

These narratives are not just stories; they are heartfelt pleas for understanding, empathy, and systemic change. From personal accounts to professional insights, each voice contributes to a richer, more nuanced dialogue on adoption, fostering, and the urgent need for a more empathetic and informed approach. Listen, reflect, and join us in our mission to transform the landscape of adoption and social care.

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Resources & Links

Here, you’ll find a comprehensive collection of tools, articles, guides, and invaluable insights aimed at supporting adopters, professionals, and anyone touched by the adoption process. Whether you’re seeking knowledge, understanding, or practical advice, our resources are meticulously selected to provide clarity, comfort, and direction.

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