Ange

Hi everyone, I’m Ange Sykes. I work part time for Adoption UK as a Communities and Engagement Officer and I also teach in a primary school two days a week.

My husband and I began our adoption journey 10 years ago. We adopted our son just before his first birthday and then we went through Early Permanency a year later for our daughter. We enjoy family time and being outdoors best.

I love helping and supporting others, so being a volunteer coordinator is great for me. I am quite new to the role, but I am already getting an enormous sense of satisfaction and enjoyment from it!

I try to balance organising a range of meet ups for adopters and family meet ups. I get much pleasure from helping adoptive families to connect, get the support they need and begin new friendships. I believe connection and support is key within Adoption and I see much positivity in this. Life as an adoptive parent is super busy and unique, so I believe self-care is key to ensuring you don’t burn out or become isolated.

Come and join one of our adopter or family meet ups by clicking on the link below.

Staffordshire meet-ups