The POTATO group

We are a UK based group of parents who have adopted our children from the looked after system in the past 20+ years. All of our teenagers are incredible survivors who need specialist parenting which can be very hard going. Despite dealing with some heavy subjects, we like to meet socially and have a bit of relaxation with other parents who understand what we are facing. These pages are by way of an introduction to our group, our aims and an overview of what we do. We accept families with adopted children, teens and young people but our focus is supporting parents through the teenage years.  Our group is a not for profit organisation committed to this community. We promote (and try) to follow therapeutic principles (in depth document HERE.)

Here is a brief (not exclusive) list of things POTATO group do.

1. Demonstrate kindness to fellow adoptive parents of adopted young people in the UK by face to face, email and the private facebook facilities.
2. Share our considerable expertise in areas such as housing, specialist schools/ colleges, mental health problems, therapy, addictions and other difficulties traumatised young people often bring into our lives.
3. Several members are active in promoting good practice ideas and presenting to local and national authorities.
4. Actively encourage “self care” within the membership, encouraging good physical and mental wellbeing in parents.
5. Train & support volunteers and develop financially so we can cover volunteer expenses.
6. Offer training to social care, education, social and health groups in life lived with adopted teens with practical strategies.
7. Provide national events of interest for Parents of traumatised young people.