The POTATO Group 🥔
@thepotatogroup.bsky.social
Peer-to-peer support group of parents of adopted teenagers and young adults across the UK. We therapeutically re-parent young people who have experienced early-life trauma.
www.thepotatogroup.org.uk
www.thepotatogroup.org.uk
Today our research article was published in Community Care.
Thanks to our Research Manager, Gillian Elam, and to all of those POTATO Group members who revisited some of the most traumatising times of their lives to share their experiences.
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/12/w...
Thanks to our Research Manager, Gillian Elam, and to all of those POTATO Group members who revisited some of the most traumatising times of their lives to share their experiences.
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/12/w...
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today our research article was published in Community Care.
Thanks to our Research Manager, Gillian Elam, and to all of those POTATO Group members who revisited some of the most traumatising times of their lives to share their experiences.
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/12/w...
Thanks to our Research Manager, Gillian Elam, and to all of those POTATO Group members who revisited some of the most traumatising times of their lives to share their experiences.
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/12/w...
At our professionals conference last year, our members’ lived experiences took centre stage.
A volunteer team, led by Research Manager Gillian Elam, carried out research that shaped our landmark report.
Clip from Family Matters podcast. thanks to @adoptionuk.bsky.social for inviting us on.
A volunteer team, led by Research Manager Gillian Elam, carried out research that shaped our landmark report.
Clip from Family Matters podcast. thanks to @adoptionuk.bsky.social for inviting us on.
October 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
At our professionals conference last year, our members’ lived experiences took centre stage.
A volunteer team, led by Research Manager Gillian Elam, carried out research that shaped our landmark report.
Clip from Family Matters podcast. thanks to @adoptionuk.bsky.social for inviting us on.
A volunteer team, led by Research Manager Gillian Elam, carried out research that shaped our landmark report.
Clip from Family Matters podcast. thanks to @adoptionuk.bsky.social for inviting us on.
It’s #NationalAdoptionWeek, and it would be remiss not to mention our landmark research into the lived experiences of adoptive families raising children and young adults affected by early-life trauma.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It’s #NationalAdoptionWeek, and it would be remiss not to mention our landmark research into the lived experiences of adoptive families raising children and young adults affected by early-life trauma.
www.thepotatogroup.o...
www.thepotatogroup.o...
Overnight bag packed and on the train to Cardiff for the National Adoption Service Cymru AGM, Adoption in Wales: Learning from Research and Experience. Grateful to have been invited to share insights from our research on how early trauma shapes our children’s lives.
~ Euan
~ Euan
October 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Overnight bag packed and on the train to Cardiff for the National Adoption Service Cymru AGM, Adoption in Wales: Learning from Research and Experience. Grateful to have been invited to share insights from our research on how early trauma shapes our children’s lives.
~ Euan
~ Euan
Hundreds of dedicated parents. Peer support, solidarity, and a drive for change. Chair of The Potato Group, Euan Preston, introduces who we are, and why we exist.
A clip from the Family Matters podcast. Thanks again to @adoptionuk.bsky.social for inviting us on to discuss our research.
A clip from the Family Matters podcast. Thanks again to @adoptionuk.bsky.social for inviting us on to discuss our research.
September 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Hundreds of dedicated parents. Peer support, solidarity, and a drive for change. Chair of The Potato Group, Euan Preston, introduces who we are, and why we exist.
A clip from the Family Matters podcast. Thanks again to @adoptionuk.bsky.social for inviting us on to discuss our research.
A clip from the Family Matters podcast. Thanks again to @adoptionuk.bsky.social for inviting us on to discuss our research.
Our research reveals the realities of modern adoption.
438 families shared experiences of parenting children living with the impact of early-life trauma.
Read the full report: www.thepotatogroup.o...
438 families shared experiences of parenting children living with the impact of early-life trauma.
Read the full report: www.thepotatogroup.o...
July 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our research reveals the realities of modern adoption.
438 families shared experiences of parenting children living with the impact of early-life trauma.
Read the full report: www.thepotatogroup.o...
438 families shared experiences of parenting children living with the impact of early-life trauma.
Read the full report: www.thepotatogroup.o...
Published today: Our research report, Far, Far Beyond the Adoption Order: Lessons from lives Impacted by Trauma.
Based on the experiences of 438 adoptive families, it reveals long-term impact of early trauma and urgent need for better support.
Read here:
www.thepotatogroup.o...
Based on the experiences of 438 adoptive families, it reveals long-term impact of early trauma and urgent need for better support.
Read here:
www.thepotatogroup.o...
June 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Published today: Our research report, Far, Far Beyond the Adoption Order: Lessons from lives Impacted by Trauma.
Based on the experiences of 438 adoptive families, it reveals long-term impact of early trauma and urgent need for better support.
Read here:
www.thepotatogroup.o...
Based on the experiences of 438 adoptive families, it reveals long-term impact of early trauma and urgent need for better support.
Read here:
www.thepotatogroup.o...
On Monday, we'll publish our full research report Far, Far Beyond the Adoption Order: Lessons from Lives Impacted by Trauma. This is more than a report; it’s a testament to love, courage and commitment from families. Register to receive it: research@thepotatogr...
June 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
On Monday, we'll publish our full research report Far, Far Beyond the Adoption Order: Lessons from Lives Impacted by Trauma. This is more than a report; it’s a testament to love, courage and commitment from families. Register to receive it: research@thepotatogr...
Specialist providers are clear that changes to the ASGSF won’t just reduce the amount of therapy available. They will remove entire treatment options, including those known to be the most effective, from being available at all.
April 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Specialist providers are clear that changes to the ASGSF won’t just reduce the amount of therapy available. They will remove entire treatment options, including those known to be the most effective, from being available at all.
The Potato Group is backing calls for the government to reverse the changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. Please consider signing this petition, and joining us on May 3rd in London. #asgsf
April 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Potato Group is backing calls for the government to reverse the changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. Please consider signing this petition, and joining us on May 3rd in London. #asgsf