ASPIRE

We were formed in July 2017, as a partnership of three Local Authorities coming together to form one of the first Regional Adoption Agencies in England. These were Bournemouth Borough Council, Dorset County Council and the Borough of Poole. Since April 2019 we became two local authorities, BCP Council & Dorset Council. We are working in partnership with Families for Children, a local voluntary adoption agency. Our purpose is to provide outstanding services for children and adults with links to adoption or special guardianship... The original three Local Authorities and Families for Children had been working together for many years. Our strength in partnership only enhances the quality of the services we offer as a Regional Adoption Agency... Aspire offers a range of support services to all parties connected with adoption including families who have adopted, adopted adults and birth families. We also offer support services to families created through special guardianship. In addition..

Also known as: Aspire Adoption

Primary location: United Kingdom