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 more than 2,500 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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Email us at: helpdesk@first4adoption.org.uk © 2025 First4Adoption. All rights reservedCaritas Care (Preston)
Date and time
Saturday August 9, 2025
18:30
Location
Online
Agency website
Join Our Adoption Information Event
Are you considering adoption, or just exploring your options? Our online Adoption Information Events are the perfect place to learn more! Whether you're in the early stages or have been thinking about adoption for a while, our events will give you valuable information and a feel for what it's like to adopt with Caritas Care.
What to Expect:
Our events are led by a dedicated Adoption Social Worker who will walk you through the adoption process step-by-step.
There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and to also hear the stories from adoptive parents who will share their journey with you. (Available: 4 Feb, 5 Mar, 10 Apr, 12 May, 10 Jun, 9 Jul, 7 Aug, 8 Sep, 7 Oct, 5 Nov and 11 Dec).
You will also have a chance to learn about different paths, including traditional adoption and Early Permanence options.
Why Attend?
Get answers to your questions and ease any uncertainties.
Connect with the people and understand the process on a personal level.
Gain the knowledge and support so you can make an informed decision.
Join us and take the first step on your adoption journey.
Click HERE to register your place today.
If you have any queries or questions about this event, please contact our Adoption Team on Tel: 0800 652 6955 or you can email them direct at recruitment@caritascare.org.uk
Caritas Care are rated Outstanding by Ofsted
Adoption Matters (Chester)
Date and time
Tuesday August 12, 2025
19:00 to 21:00
Location
Online
Event Link
Agency website
Attending an Adoption Matters online adoption information event is a convenient way to find out more about adoption, our outstanding Ofsted rated agency and the support that we offer to our children and families. All that you need to attend is internet access and ideally a device with a camera.
The events are hosted by experienced members of our enquiry team alongside a social worker. During the event we will share a presentation with you, chat through the adoption process and the ongoing support that we offer. We will also give you a chance to ask questions.
Our events last around an hour to an hour and a half, depending on how many questions are asked. Joining instructions will be sent to you 2-3 days before the event.
The events are open to anyone who is interested in adoption that lives in our geographical coverage area which is: the whole of the North West, North East, Yorkshire & the Humber, Stoke, Staffordshire, Shropshire and North Wales.
If you live just outside of these areas, we may still be able to assist you, so please do contact our team to discuss.
Together4Children (Newcastle Under Lyme)
Date and time
Tuesday August 12, 2025
18:00 to 19:00
Location
Online
Event Link
Agency website
We are the regional adoption agency covering the local authorities of Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent and Telford and Wrekin. So if you are LGBTQ+, live in our area or surrounds and are interested in finding out more about adoption, we'd love to hear from you!
We are a friendly and welcoming team who are dedicated to supporting adoptive families, from the first contact with us and all the way through the entire adoption journey (for life!)
Whether you just want a little more information at the moment, or are ready to go, you can easily book onto one of our regular information evenings at www.together4children.co.uk/events or if you'd prefer to speak to us instead, just call us on 0300 111 8044 (if you get an answerphone, please do leave a message and we will call you back).
We know that deciding to adopt is a very big decision, so please know that we are very happy to talk through any questions you may have.
Parents And Children Together (PACT) Reading
Date and time
Tuesday August 12, 2025
18:30 to 20:30
Location
Online
Event Link
Agency website
Start your adoption journey with PACT at an information event
At Parents And Children Together (PACT), we believe that every child deserves the warmth and stability of a loving home. As an independent adoption charity, we've been consistently rated outstanding by Ofsted since 2014, a testament to our commitment to finding permanent families for children waiting in care.
Join us for one of our virtual adoption information events, where you'll discover the joys of parenting through adoption and the comprehensive support we offer to our families for life. Hear firsthand from our adopters about their experiences, engage with our senior social workers, and get all your questions answered.
We're particularly focused on connecting adoptive parents with children who typically wait longer to be adopted, including those aged three years or older, siblings who need to stay together, Black and mixed ethnicity children, and those with additional needs or disabilities. However there are children of all ages waiting for a family so please get in touch if you want to find out more about adopting with PACT.
PACT's mission is to create families, not just find them. We're here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you have the resources and support you need to nurture a thriving and loving adoptive family.
Download our Guide to Adoption www.pactcharity.org/guide to find out more. To book a place at one of our informative virtual information events, call us on 0300 456 4800. Our lines are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 8pm, and Saturday from 10am to 1pm or contact us online at pactcharity.org/adoption-enquiry/
Together, let's open our hearts and homes to children in need of a family.