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Contact, Birth Family and Social Media

Contact, Birth Family and Social Media

Keeping adopted children connected safely: letterbox and direct contact, the move to more open adoption, birth relatives on social media, online safety, and supporting your child's feelings.

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Expiry period 12 Months
Made in English
Last updated at Wed Sep 2026
Level
Intermediate
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Short description Keeping adopted children connected safely: letterbox and direct contact, the move to more open adoption, birth relatives on social media, online safety, and supporting your child's feelings.
Outcomes
  • Explain the shift towards more open, relational contact after adoption in England
  • Describe the main types of contact, including letterbox, digital, direct and sibling contact
  • Write letters and plan direct contact in ways that keep your child at the centre
  • Take practical steps to keep your family safer online and respond calmly to unplanned contact
  • Recognise loyalty conflicts and cultural family expectations, especially for global majority children
  • Know where to get support, from adoption support services to intermediary help
  • Receive a printable certificate of completion when you pass the final quiz
Requirements
  • No prior knowledge or experience is required
  • Access to a device with internet connection (desktop, tablet or smartphone)
  • Headphones or speakers recommended for the narration
  • Willingness to reflect on your own practice and assumptions