In October 2007, 20 families and prospective families met in London for the first ‘New Family Social’ event – after it became apparent that there was a need for LGBT adopters and foster carers to support each other. New Family Social is now widely recognised as the UK support group for LGBT adopters and foster carers.

New Family Social now boasts some 5,300 LGBTQ+ adopter and foster carer members from across the UK. The charity provides support on behalf of regional adoption agencies, local authorities and independent adoption and fostering agencies. These agencies pay an annual subscription which allows their LGBTQ+ applicants, adopters and foster cares to access New Family  Social's online services free-of-charge.

With a calendar of online events, regional in-person met-ups, WhatsApp groups, a Connect peer support service and a secure forum New Family Social is both a well-established network and a credible voice for LGBTQ+ adopters and foster carers. Its annual campaigns include LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week. For more than a decade the initiative has encouraged more people from our community to explore both routes to building their family. 

New Family Social also arranges national family events. Every year since 2010 our summer camp has taken place in some form - even during lockdown. Most recently it saw some 500 LGBTQ+ adopters, foster carers, special guardians and the children they parent/care take part. It's a unique opportunity to forge new friendships and create memories for our members' families.

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