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.
Mill Street
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield
Online
Adoption Focus
Date and time
Wednesday February 11, 2026
18:00 to 19:30
Location
Online
Event Link
Agency website
Our online information events are a friendly and informative way to explore adoption, understand the adoption process, and learn how Adoption Focus can support you every step of the way.
These events are ideal if:
• you’re just starting to research adoption
• you’d like a clear, general overview of how adoption works
• you’ve been considering adoption for some time and feel ready to begin your journey with Adoption Focus, an Ofsted Outstanding rated agency
• you’re speaking with local agencies and deciding which one is right for you
• you want to learn more about the children currently waiting for adoptive families
• you have specific questions you’d like to discuss privately with an expert
• you’re interested in early permanence routes into adoption
Each event starts with a live presentation from a member of our team, covering adoption and the support we offer. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to arrange a private phone call or video chat with one of our experienced adoption social workers, where you can talk through your individual circumstances and discuss next steps.
Whether you’re looking for a broad introduction or have particular questions in mind, we’d love to hear from you.
To book a place, please call 0121 779 0891 or email info@adoption-focus.org.uk
We’ll send you an information pack along with all the details you need to join the event.
If you’re unable to attend one of our online events, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to arrange an alternative way to provide the information you’re looking for.
Find out more and view upcoming events here:
https://www.adoption-focus.org.uk/Event/online-events
Adopt Birmingham
Date and time
Thursday February 12, 2026
18:00 to 19:30
Location
Mill Street
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield
Event Link
Agency website
Ready to learn more about Adoption?
Adopt Birmingham support prospective adopters within 50 miles of Birmingham City Centre.
What to expect:
Arrival: 6.00pm
Presentation will begin 6.05pm
This friendly and informative event will cover:
We would love to hear from you if you believe that you could offer a child a safe, loving and permanent family.
If you would like to call us for an informal chat before the event, please contact us on:
Tel: 0121 303 7575
Email: adopt@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
Adoption Focus
Date and time
Wednesday February 18, 2026
18:00 to 19:30
Location
Online
Event Link
Agency website
Our online information events are a friendly and informative way to explore adoption, understand the adoption process, and learn how Adoption Focus can support you every step of the way.
These events are ideal if:
• you’re just starting to research adoption
• you’d like a clear, general overview of how adoption works
• you’ve been considering adoption for some time and feel ready to begin your journey with Adoption Focus, an Ofsted Outstanding rated agency
• you’re speaking with local agencies and deciding which one is right for you
• you want to learn more about the children currently waiting for adoptive families
• you have specific questions you’d like to discuss privately with an expert
• you’re interested in early permanence routes into adoption
Each event starts with a live presentation from a member of our team, covering adoption and the support we offer. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to arrange a private phone call or video chat with one of our experienced adoption social workers, where you can talk through your individual circumstances and discuss next steps.
Whether you’re looking for a broad introduction or have particular questions in mind, we’d love to hear from you.
To book a place, please call 0121 779 0891 or email info@adoption-focus.org.uk
We’ll send you an information pack along with all the details you need to join the event.
If you’re unable to attend one of our online events, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to arrange an alternative way to provide the information you’re looking for.
Find out more and view upcoming events here:
https://www.adoption-focus.org.uk/Event/online-events
Family Adoption Links
Date and time
Thursday February 19, 2026
12:30
Location
Online
Event Link
Agency website
Find out everything you need to know about how to adopt with Family Adoption Links at our You Can Adopt Information Event.
Whether you're exploring your options or if you have decided that adoption is definitely for you, we look forward to seeing you and explaining everything you need to know about adoption.
Our friendly Social Workers will cover...
Plus we'll be inviting one of our adopters to give you a unique insight into the experience of applying to adopt and welcoming your child.
Plus there'll be lots of time to ask all of those questions that are on your list.
Book your placing using this link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-can-adopt-information-event-tickets-185990140517?aff=oddtdtcreator