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BEAM
About this service
BEAM is a peer to peer support group for birth mothers separated from their children whether through adoption, long term foster care or SGO’s. We provide online wellbeing courses for birth mothers anywhere in the UK where their court proceedings have finished. These usually take place on a Monday evening from 8pm – 9pm.
We also provide face to face meetings on a Monday morning in Ipswich. It is usually focused on an art project. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. There is no charge for any of our services.
This service is available for birth families in
Every local authority in England
Contact details
Who is the service for?
- The child’s birth mother (or pregnant mother)
At what point in the adoption process is support available? When adoption is:
- Has taken place
What support is available?
- Support groups for birth families affected by adoption
Where is support available?
- Online, including email, forums or webchat
- In person, at a specific location
How to access the service?
- Contact us directly if you want support (this is also known as self-referral)
How much support is available?
- The amount of support is flexible, based on how much support is needed
Key details about the service
- This service can give support or information for family members who are under 18
- Additional support for people with disabilities, including learning difficulties and learning disabilities, is available at this service
Has the service been independently evaluated, with input from family members who have used the service?
No, not at this point
Our funding means we can currently only help 4 in 10 people
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