http://www.forgottenmothersuk.org.uk/Forgotten Mothers
The sacred bond between mother and child is of paramount importance to Forgotten Mothers. We seek acknowledgement of the need for healing the emotional damage caused by, separation, removal and secrecy, and work toward ensuring that needless separation no longer occurs.
The Aims and Objectives of Forgotten Mother:
To provide support and information
To promote the process of healing the emotional damage caused by separation and secrecy
To assist in the reunion of family members separated by past polices and unlawful means
To promote community awareness and understanding of the lifelong consequences of family separation and secrecy
To encourage and promote research into the mental health consequences and social issues associated with separation
To seek acknowledgement, validation, accountability and redress for negligent separation and removal practices
To encourage and promote legislative, social and administrative reforms that address the needs of people already separated by adoption, removal, state separation and reforms which promote systems of secure, alternative child care that respect the ongoing needs and dignity of both Mother and child as an alternative to permanent separation
To liaise with any Government Department or other agency, body or Individual who may assist in promoting the aims and objectives of Forgotten Mothers.