PACT (Parents And Children Together) supporting adopters with CATCH

PACT (Parents And Children Together) is an independent, outstanding-rated adoption charity that supports adopters across London, southern and central England, with offices in Reading, London, Brighton, Oxford, and Milton Keynes. They welcome adoption enquiries from families in these regions, including Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Sussex, and Surrey.
With over a century of experience and three consecutive Outstanding Ofsted ratings, PACT is recognised for delivering exceptional adoption services and life‑long support for adoptive families.

We’re powered by a dedicated, therapeutically‑trained team who understand that every adopter and child may need support at different stages of their journey. Our goal is simple: to help families thrive and enable children to reach their full potential.

To achieve this, we provide a wide range of specialist services, including:

Strengthening Families Team of therapeutically‑trained social workers
FACTS therapeutic support service
Specialist education support for families and schools
Extensive training, workshops, and activities for adopters, parents, and children
CATCH an online Children And Trauma Community Hub

Why PACT partner with CATCH

PACT are proud to partner with CATCH to make trauma‑informed adoption support more accessible than ever. Through this partnership:

Prospective adopters can benefit from CATCH resources to enhance their adoption training and preparation.
All approved PACT adopters receive life‑long access to CATCH ensuring they can rely on trusted guidance, expert advice, and community support whenever they need it.

Together, PACT and CATCH are committed to empowering adoptive families with the knowledge, confidence, and ongoing support they deserve today, tomorrow, and always.

PACT adopters

can request CATCH membership by contacting:

The CATCH team: catch@pactcharity.org

If you’d like to find out more about adopting with PACT, visit the PACT website: https://www.pactcharity.org

How to use CATCH for your training

Why use CATCH for your adopter training?

Download a certificate after completing a video, audio or webinar, giving you evidence of learning to take to panel.
Builds on your adopter training, helping you make confident and informed decisions during the matching process.
For example: if you complete a resource on sibling groups or early permanence, you’ll be better equipped to decide whether those types of matches feel right for you.
Deepens your understanding of adoption and the experiences that bring children to the adoption journey.
For example: explore children’s life stories, reasons they enter care, and how developmental trauma impacts emotions and behaviour.
Strengthens your knowledge of therapeutic parenting so you feel as prepared as possible for welcoming your new family.

Why use CATCH for parenting support?

Helps you anticipate and navigate common family challenges, giving you practical tools and strategies before issues escalate.
Deepens your understanding of therapeutic parenting and introduces new approaches you can use day-to-day.
Connect with other adopters through our friendly, anonymous forum, and access one‑to‑one support from trained adopter peer supporters.
Hear directly from other adopters, learning from real experiences and diverse family journeys.
Explore a wide range of resources on neurodiversity and sensory processing, helping you better understand and support your child’s needs.
Offers support from the toddler years through the teenage stage and beyond, guiding you across every step of family life.