What can we learn about from someone who advocates for us from within the system? What life is really like for today's young adoptees? Listen in as Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central shares her insights and vital research.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Adoption and Permanence (APPGAP) was established in February 2019 and aims:

to amplify the voices and experiences of adoptees and those in other forms of permanence and their families,
to inform parliamentarians,
to promote the development and implementation of effective policy and practice.

The APPGAP is chaired by Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central. Charities Adoption UK and Home for Good provide the secretariat for the group.

The group has conducted three inquiries since its inception.

The latest of these, Adoptee Voices (13 – 25) (link) focuses on the experiences of young adoptees in their teenage years and through the transition to adulthood. It spotlights key issues for young adoptees across the themes of identity, mental health and wellbeing; and education.

More info at:

https://appgap.info/

https://www.rachaelmaskell.com/

https://www.facebook.com/rachaelmaskell4york

https://www.instagram.com/rachael_maskell/

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