Group for Adopted People - Central Scotland
"Support offered for adopted people, by adopted people"
About G.A.P.
G.A.P. is an independent
support group for adopted adults in Central Scotland who are looking for an informal setting
to meet other adopted people and to share experiences of growing up
in an adoptive family and then searching for birth relatives.
We are not a counselling service but can point people in the right direction
for professional help.
GAP was set up in 1992
at the request of a few adopted adults in Clackmannanshire who wanted
to meet others in a similar situation.
We have a kind of motto that
“GAP is run for adopted people, by adopted people.” Everyone
on the committee has been adopted and has some experience of searching for
relatives. Two committee members including the Co-ordinator
are qualified Social Workers. The group is funded by the 3 local
councils Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.
The group meets once every
month at the Rock Community Centre in Stirling. Meetings are informal
and newcomers are made to feel very welcome. We have the chance
to chat and share ideas about adoption issues over a cup of coffee,
and members often say this type of support is invaluable.
GAP members also get involved in the local council training of prospective adopters, giving talks and insights into real issues faced for adopted people as they grow up.
For a leaflet on G.A.P Scotland click here.
About the coordinator
Jan Morris was involved in setting up G.A.P and Jan took over as Co-ordinator shortly after the group was established. She has a background in Social work and is adopted herself. She has traced her own birth relatives so is very aware of the ups and downs that process can bring.
If you are interested in finding out more about G.A.P. and details of the monthly meetings, please feel free to contact Jan - click here for details.
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