The heart of The Adoption Companion is to champion, strengthen and journey with every person and family that we connect with.
We have a particular passion for post-adoption support for families and adopted people. The Adoption Companion is a safe space where families and adopted people are seen, heard and loved and can receive world-class adoption specific education, and referrals to the best resources and therapeutic assistance available.
We also aim to flip the adoption narrative to that of the adopted person and their lived experience of adoption in South Africa. When we take heed, listen and seek to understand the adoptee’s lived experience – positive and negative – we can develop strategies that will respect, acknowledge and adequately express the long-term, adoption specific challenges adopted people face throughout their lives.
Workshops, Education and Support
Adoption 101 – An Introduction to Adoption in South Africa (pre-Adoption Workshop)
We offer 3 Adoption 101 workshops throughout the year. These workshops are aimed at anyone who is interested in adoption and would like to know more about what it entails, what to expect from the process and a look at personal motivations for adopting.
Adoption 201 – In-depth preparation and education for prospective adopters (pre-adoption preparation course)
We offer 3 rounds of Adoption 201 courses throughout the year. Each course runs over 3 months and includes 3 in-person workshops covering specific adoption topics to educate and prepare families for the journey of adoption and adoptive parenting prior to the screening process.
Adoption 301 – A look at the specifics of adoptive parenting and the journey of the adopted person (post-adoption preparation)
We run 6 individual post-adoption workshops throughout the year. Each workshop deals with a specific topic that is unique to adoption, adoptive parenting, and navigating the journey of being an adopted person.
Upcoming Workshops
Adoption 101 - Session One
Saturday, 04 March 2023
Adoption 201 - Round 1
Session ONE: 18 March 2023
Adoption 201 - Round 1
Session TWO: 15 April 2023
Adoption 201 - Round 1
Session THREE: 13 May 2023
Adoption 201 - Round 1
Session FOUR: 16 May 2023
Adoption 301 - Workshop ONE
Saturday, 03 June 2023
THE COMPANIONSHIP
Our service is based on a companionship. Once you’re signed up, the relationship will last as long as you need it to, at whatever intervals you require. A family of ours remains in our family forever. Whenever you need us, we’re here for you!
Adoption coaching pre-, during and post-adoption, provides a safe space where families can get the information, assistance and support they need with our qualified social worker.
During our coaching sessions we assess your needs to make sure that you are equipped with the necessary resources and tools. Our coaching includes follow up sessions and support.
The Adoption Companion Resource Centre provides up to date, relevant and targeted help, resources and support for families and adopted people. Our Resource Centre is continually evolving and growing to provide the latest information from all over the world on best practices in adoptive parenting.
This is what we offer in our companionship
- Pre-adoption coaching & personalised needs assessment
- Adoption process coaching
- Post-adoption coaching & personalised needs assessment
- Referrals for therapeutic assistance & family support
- Adopted person support and education
- Assistance with Home Affairs and Registrar of Adoptions
Join the Companionship
Who We Are
The Adoption Companion is a beautiful partnership between two women who have an enduring passion to see families and children in South Africa thrive and flourish.
The heart of The Adoption Companion is to champion, strengthen and journey with every person and family that we connect with.
Address
39 Inanda Road, Hillcrest, Â
Albany, 3610