CATCH is your go-to source of support, guidance and practical resources for adopters, foster carers, special guardians and kinship carers. Whether you’re navigating the assessment process, adjusting to life as a new parent or carer, or have years of experience behind you, you’ll find information tailored to every stage of your journey.
Our resources are designed to complement your training and deepen your understanding of children who have experienced adversity and early life challenges. From child development and education to behaviour, family relationships and contact arrangements, CATCH provides expert insights, practical strategies and real-world advice to help you feel informed, confident and supported.
Explore a wealth of trusted resources to strengthen your knowledge, build your skills and empower you to make a positive difference in the lives of the children and young people in your care.
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“One of the best things about CATCH is to hear information from other adoptive parents, parenting an adoptive child is so different to average parenting and if you haven’t adopted it’s hard to understand its difficulties.“ – Adopter
Adopters have access to our peer support webchat where you can contact one of our trained adopter peer supporters. They are all ‘experts by experience’ and are here to support you.
Please note this are only available for adopters who have access to CATCH through their adoption agency.
“I have found it almost addictive. It is easy to navigate and I have learnt so much on so many different subjects. I have gotten a lot from a webinar this morning…it is a great tool and I highly recommend it.” – Foster carer
“It’s been a brilliant resource. I’ve learnt so much about a variety of topics and the webinars have been excellent with such well-presented content. It’s really useful to be able to dip into it whenever I have a spare moment with its flexibility. There is little in the way of help and support for special guardians so this is really useful to have.” – Special guardian
On CATCH you’ll find information and support on a huge range of topics. We work closely with our Hub community and your feedback ensures that we are covering the issues that are important to you.
These courses include Attachment and your children presented by Dr Georgina Hibbert, Putting PACE into practice and modules on life story work, identity, attachment and transracial adoption.
Attend a live webinar or choose from our extensive library to view a webinar at a time that suits you. Webinars are hosted by subject experts such as clinical psychologists, therapists, occupational therapists, and experts by experience.
We know how time pressed parents and carers are, so our podcasts and audio interviews give you more flexibility to listen to our resources around your busy lives. These cover topics such as education, homework and introductions and are regularly updated.
Guided by the experiences and priorities of our members, our content covers the issues that matter most to parents and carers. Access expert resources on attachment and trauma, contact, life story work, managing behaviours, health and wellbeing, education, and much more.
CATCH offers two dedicated forums: one for adopters and one for special guardians and kinship carers. These private, anonymous spaces allow members to share experiences, exchange ideas, and receive advice and support from others who understand their journey.
Please note these are only available to members who have access to CATCH through their agency.
