Padme brings together parents by adoption, prospective parents, children by adoption and experts — to demystify adoption, foster open conversations, and walk beside you at every step of your journey.
Padme is a meeting ground and support system for parents by adoption, potential parents, children by adoption, and other stakeholders in the adoption ecosystem. We aim to demystify adoption and encourage open conversations about it.
We believe that knowledge and preparation are crucial to the entire adoption journey – from taking the initial decision to raising the child. We conduct workshops for parents and children, as well as offer trauma-informed counselling that acknowledges the trauma and separation grief that affects children by adoption in overt and covert ways.
"Padme" means lotus. Given favourable conditions and the right nurturing, a lotus blooms regardless of its origins — just as every child deserves the chance to bloom in a loving family.
Expert guidance, honest community, and clear knowledge for every stage of your journey.
Experienced counsellors and psychologists guide you through pre-adoption counselling, post-adoption support, and specialised guidance for special needs adoption.
Connect with parents by adoption, prospective parents, and experts. Share experiences, ask questions, and find support from people who truly understand.
In-depth information on adoption processes, eligibility, documentation and timelines — so you can make informed decisions at every step.
Padme offers a range of services tailored to your adoption journey.
Join our vibrant Facebook community for discussions, shared experiences, and support from adoptive families and experts.
Join the communityOne-on-one sessions covering pre-adoption, post-adoption, special needs, and older-children adoption.
Book a sessionRegular emotional and social preparedness workshops that help prospective parents get ready for adoption.
View workshopsGuides, articles, FAQs, checklists and documentation templates for the whole adoption process.
Explore resourcesFor counsellors, paediatricians, lawyers and social workers who want to support the adoption ecosystem.
Learn moreFrom the first question to a family in full bloom — six stages, and Padme beside you for each one.
Explore your reasons for adoption, and understand the joys, challenges and rewards of building a family this way.
Assess your readiness — emotionally, psychologically and financially — and get clarity on your next steps.
Complete the formal process — documentation, home studies, counselling and legal procedures.
Experience the joy of meeting your child, begin the foster-care period, and start bonding as a family.
Court approval and finalisation of the adoption. Your child is legally yours — your family is official.
Ongoing support for milestones, behaviour, health, and building a strong, lasting family bond.
Get personalised guidance from experts who understand adoption. Padme is here to support you at every step.
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