There is more than one way to offer a home and experience of family life to children. Both fostering and adoption make it possible to have a family and build lasting relationships with children and young people.
Our mission is to bring together amazing people like yourself and fantastic children who need a home.
There is more than one way to offer a home and experience of family life to children. Both fostering and adoption make it possible to have a family and build lasting relationships with children and young people.
Our mission is to bring together amazing people like yourself and fantastic children who need a home.
In England 3,000 children are waiting for adoptive parents. Could adoption be right for you and your family?
Early Permanence placements allow babies and young children to find foster carers who are ready to adopt them later, if the courts decide they cannot be cared for permanently by their birth family.
This section takes you through the adoption process stage by stage with practical information, interactive exercises and audio and video guides.
Could you provide a safe and loving home for a child on a temporary, long-term or permanent basis? Find out more about Foster Care, Special Guardianship and Kinship Care.
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Gorse Covert Community Centre,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire
LE11 4RZ
Adopt Thames Valley
Date and time
Thursday November 12, 2026
18:30 to 20:30
Location
Online
Agency website
If you want to discover how you can transform a child’s life through adoption, Adopt Thames Valley holds a regular programme of virtual information sessions throughout the year. At these you can find out what adoption involves today, learn more about the training and support we offer to adoptive families, and have the chance to ask questions. You will also hear from one of our adopters about their experience.
The sessions are held on a variety of weekday evenings.
Why not come and meet our friendly team, and discover if now is the right time for you to start your adoption journey? Call 0800 731 0171 or email ATV.iwanttoadopt@oxfordshire.gov.uk to book your place. You can also fill in our online enquiry form, including the date of the session that you would like to attend in the Message box.
Please note: Adopt Thames Valley welcomes enquirers from Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire, or those who live within one hour’s travelling time of one of our centres in Oxford, Reading and Swindon.
Adoption Matters (Chester)
Date and time
Thursday November 12, 2026
19:00 to 20:30
Location
Online
Event Link
Agency website
Attending one of our Early Permanence online information events is a convenient way to learn more about this route to adoption, an approach our charity has long‑standing expertise in.
Early Permanence (sometimes called fostering for adoption) gives children stability from their earliest days in care while plans for their future are made. It also allows prospective adopters to build a relationship with a child from the very start.
Join our online session from home using a camera‑enabled device. Our experienced social workers will explain Early Permanence in detail and answer your questions.
There is no pressure to take the next step. Adoption Matters will support you at your pace with honest guidance.
Events last around 60 minutes. They’re suitable for Adoption Matters adopters in Stage 1 or anyone at the enquiry stage. If you’re exploring adoption more broadly, we also encourage attending our general adoption information events.
Are events open to anybody who is interested in adoption, that lives in our geographical coverage area, which includes:
- The North West
- Yorkshire & the Humber and parts of the North East
- Stoke, Staffordshire & Shropshire
If you live just outside of these areas, we may still be able to assist you, so please do contact our team to discuss.
If you’re considering adoption as a solo adopter, you may invite one person to join you at all Adoption Matters events, including future training sessions if you go on to adopt with us. This can be a family member or a friend. Please include their details on your registration form.
Caritas Care (Preston)
Date and time
Thursday November 12, 2026
18:30
Location
Online
Event Link
Agency website
If you’re considering adoption and would like to find out more about adopting a baby or toddler, we’d love to welcome you to our free information event.
Join us online for a friendly and informal information event where you will learn about Baby and Toddler Adoption through Early Permanence. One of our experienced adoption social workers will explain how it works and you’ll hear first-hand from an Early Permanence adopter about their family’s journey.
This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions and discover the support Caritas Care offers every step of the way.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore adoption or are ready to take the next step. We’re here to help you make an informed decision.
Come along to:
To book onto our events click here https://www.caritascare.org.uk/events/
Alternatively, you can email recruitment@caritascare.org.uk or ring 01772 732313 to book your place
Adoption Focus
Date and time
Saturday November 14, 2026
11:00 to 12:30
Location
Gorse Covert Community Centre,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire
LE11 4RZ
Agency website
If you're considering adoption, our live presentation will give you all the information you need. This will take about an hour and there will be plenty of opportunities to get your questions answered by our team on the day.
Location
Gorse Covert Community Centre, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ
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Find out everything you need to know about adoption in a relaxed environment. This is a free event with no obligation start the process. This event is for you, whether you've already decided to adopt or are just starting your research into the process.
Free parking on site.
You must sign up here: https://www.adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#615