Adopt NI

17/04/2026

An end of week reminder

Our Care Experienced Peer Support Group is now up and running. The next session is via Zoom on 28th April.

If you would like more information or to register please email [email protected] or call 02890 454 222.

15/04/2026

🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉

A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who donated to our fundraiser. Your generosity truly makes a meaningful difference, and we appreciate every single contribution.

We’re thrilled to share that we raised an incredible £1,602.02, surpassing our original goal.

Every pound donated helps Adopt NI continue empowering hundreds of adults each year who have lived experience of adoption or care in Northern Ireland — including adopted or care-experienced adults, birth parents, connected relatives, and adoptive families.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting our work.

08/04/2026

Last week, two of our Advocates Marianne and Adrianna and our Administration Assistant India completed ASIST: Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training.

The two-day workshop provides participants with practical skills and knowledge to effectively recognise those who may be at risk of su***de and conduct a su***de intervention.

A huge thank you to the Extern SAFE Project and Crisis Intervention Team who facilitated the day and their fabulous trainers.

A huge well done to everyone who took part in the ASIST training, delivered by the Extern SAFE Project and Crisis Intervention Team.

25 people are now better equipped with vital skills to support others in times of crisis, an incredible achievement by all involved. 👏

06/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE 📣

Join Marie Therese Rodgers - Maloney for a special talk based on her book For the Sins of My Mother.

Date 📆
Saturday 25th April 2026

Time🕑
14:00 to 16:00

Location 📍
Ulster Museum

No book or knowledge necessary! This is a free event so no booking needed.

For more information please visit - https://www.ulstermuseum.org/whats-on/sins-my-mother

03/04/2026

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter from all of us at Adopt NI!

We hope you have a lovely long weekend, and a well deserved break.

Our Easter opening hours:

Good Friday - Open
Monday 6th - Closed
Tuesday - 7th Closed

We look forward to seeing you again on Wednesday 8th April.

30/03/2026

We are inviting tender applications to build a regional sessional panel from qualified, experienced therapeutic support workers to develop and deliver tailored support bespoke to the needs of our services users.

We are interested in hearing from a wide range of applicants including those with experience of art, eco, creative and somatic facilitation, adoption related support as well as from those with training development and delivery experience for groups.

Successful applicants will provide the service as self-employed, independent contractors.

All information and closing dates can be found on our website
https://www.adoptni.org/workforus

27/03/2026

Out of The Night into the Light 2026! 🌞

Last Saturday, our wonderful Chair of the Board and CEO, along with an incredible team of volunteers, braved our Out of the Night, into the Light fundraiser — a night-time hike up Slieve Donard to greet the sunrise and raise much‑needed funds for our services.

We’re excited to share some of their highlights and to say a massive thank you for their amazing effort and dedication.

We’re also delighted to announce that the event has raised just over £1,200 so far! Thank you to everyone who has donated — your support means so much.

If you haven’t had a chance to contribute yet, it’s not too late. You can still donate through our JustGiving page using the link below.

✅ Donate here: https://checkout.justgiving.com/c/2851299

27/03/2026

The Voices of Courage podcast series, released by the Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse, is an important platform for hearing directly from Survivors.

Through these powerful episodes, Survivors share their histories, their lived experiences, the events that shaped their lives, and their hopes for the future.

This is an important resource for anyone who wants to listen, learn and better understand the voices and experiences of Survivors.

https://www.specialadvocate.ie/projects-and-events/podcast-page/

25/03/2026

A mid- week reminder that our online Peer support Group for Care experienced individuals starts next Tuesday - 31st March.

If you are interested in joining please email [email protected] or call the office on 02890 454 222

20/03/2026

In the mood for some brain food? 🧠

We have a few spaces left on our online conflict resolution training on Thursday 26th March 2026

If you would like to join please email [email protected]

18/03/2026

💙 Help Us Reach £1,000 for our Out of the Night into the Light Fundraiser 💙

We’re on a mission to raise £1,000. Your donation will help Adopt NI services empower hundreds of adults every year with a lived experience of adoption or care in Northern Ireland, including adopted or care experience adults, their birth parents, connected relatives and adoptive families.

£10 can cover the travel costs of a peer volunteer offering vital support.

£40 will facilitate a group support session where individuals can come together to share their experience and feel connected, supported and heard.

£60 can provide a counselling session for an adult affected by adoption or care.

✅ Donate here: https://checkout.justgiving.com/c/2851299

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a meaningful difference and is deeply appreciated.

13/03/2026

1 week to go!

Just an end of week reminder that the Deadline for the Tender Invitation for Sessional Clinical Supervisors ends Thursday 19th March 2026.

Please get your submissions in before 5pm as late applications WILL NOT be considered.