ChatAdopt is open to anyone looking into UK adoption, no matter where you are in your journey. Whether you are wondering about adoption being right for you, all the way through to being registered to start Stage 1 of the process.

Our ChatAdopt sessions give you a brief insight into the UK adoption journey and the process. It will give you the chance to learn more about Yorkshire Adoption Agency and what we provide to our families.  We keep the groups small to give you plenty of time to ask any questions.

We try to have an adopter present to give you the chance to speak to someone who’s already adopted with the agency and find out about their experience from beginning all the way through to how they are finding life now.

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.

Our online information events are a great way to learn more about adopting, the adoption process and how Adoption Focus can support you.

They're ideal if:

• you're in the early stages of researching adoption
• you want a general overview of how the adoption process works
• you've been looking into adoption for a while and feel ready to start the process with Adoption Focus, an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated agency
• you're contacting local agencies to decide which one to proceed with
• you want to find out more about the children who are waiting to be adopted
• you have specific questions you'd like to talk through privately with an expert
• you're interested in an early permanence route into adoption

They begin with a live presentation from a member of our team, covering all aspects of adoption and our service. Following you'll be given the opportunity to arrange a private phone call or video chat with one of our experienced adoption social workers in which you can ask any specific questions about your own circumstances.

CCS Adoption, your local independent, voluntary adoption agency in Bristol, is running an online LGBTQ+ Adoption Information Event to give you the opportunity to find out more about adoption, the children who need adoptive families and CCS Adoption – the region’s only Ofsted “Outstanding” adoption agency. All are welcome!

There will be a short presentation via Zoom with a Q&A session with our LGBTQ+ adopters. You’ll get to hear about their experiences and find out more about the application process and the support we offer after adoption through our Adoption Support.

Come and meet our expert adoption team, who will be able to answer any questions you might have and tell you more about the lifelong support and training we provide. You’ll find out what the next steps are if you decide to adopt a child or siblings.

We will be holding this Information Event via Zoom, so if you want to book yourself a place in order to receive an invitation to the meeting in advance, please use the booking form below. We work with families living in the West and South West areas of England in: Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.