About ARCS
ARCS is an independent community agency. We provide professional counselling, support and information to anyone dealing with the challenges and opportunities in:
About us
ARCS was founded in 1984 in response to Dr Robin Winkler's pioneering research into relinquishment and adoption. Dr. Winkler's research recognised adoption as a life long experience with unique and ongoing challenges for all parties to the adoption - birth parents, adopted people and adoptive parents. His vision for ARCS was to provide safe and specialist services whilst recognising and respecting all affected by adoption.
ARCS services have grown to include individuals and families dealing with issues of family separation and connection. We remain committed to hearing all, maintaining a balanced view and supporting individuals to draw upon their own unique strengths.
People come to ARCS for support:
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To explore and make sense of their adoption experience
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To understand loss, attachment, identity and other adoption related issues
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To consider fertility issues
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In considering adoption as an option for their child
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In negotiating open adoption and contact
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In considering adoption as an option for parenting
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In parenting where there has been separation or loss
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As they consider search and/or post contact
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To understand post contact issues
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To explore options when dealing with an unplanned pregnancy
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All ARCS counsellors are professionally qualified and experienced in working with these issues.
Services we offer:
ARCS provides these services locally, interstate and internationally.
ARCS is a not-for-profit organisation. We receive partial funding from the state government. We charge a means tested fee for some services.
ARCS has Preferred Service Provider status.
Disclaimer and Confidentiality Statement
Management and staff of ARCS do not necessarily endorse the views expressed on the 'Your Stories' page. These are the views of the writers. We believe it is important to provide a space for all views to be aired and shared in a respectful manner.
Copyright of all stories remains with ARCS. They cannot be reproduced without written permission.
To protect the identity of clients and contributors, ARCS reserves the right to change names and any identifying details.
E-mails forwarded to ARCS will not be published unless requested by the sender. E-mail addresses will be recorded for the purpose of collating data and gathering feedback on our site. No details will be passed on to other agencies or service providers or other third parties.
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