100 years of adoption

An online information events specifically to explain the early permanence pathway to adoption and its benefits for priority children.

The Early Permanence route isn’t for everyone. It requires resourceful, emotionally resilient families who are willing to put the needs of the child first.

Please note, we ask that people have attended one of our regular adoption information events before registering for an Early Permanence event.

To come along you must sign up via this link:
https://www.adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#371

Attending one of our online adoption information events is a convenient way to find out more about adoption and our children’s charity.

Join online from the comfort of your home, ideally a camera-enabled device, and allow our team, which will be led by our experienced enquiry team members and a social worker, to share a presentation, walk you through the adoption process, and explain the ongoing support we offer.

Please be assured that there will be no pressure to proceed to the next step following the event – Adoption Matters will walk alongside you at your pace, with honest guidance and helpful information.

Events typically last 60–90 minutes, depending on participation, and they are 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.

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...

• The qualities you'll need to be an adoptive parent
• The amazing children that are currently awaiting adoption
• How you can prepare yourself to become an adopter
• How to apply and the timescales involved
• The support you can expect during the application process and once you've adopted
• The support you can expect

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

Our Meet the Adopters events offer a valuable opportunity to hear directly from adoptive parents in a relaxed online session. Adopters will share their experiences openly and honestly and will answer any questions you may have. Each adopter is accompanied by their Adoption Social Worker, who is also on hand to offer insight and support.

We welcome a diverse group of adoptive parents at our events throughout the year, each bringing their own background and unique experiences. These informal, online sessions follow a relaxed Q&A format, giving you plenty of opportunity to listen, learn and ask questions.

At this event, you will meet Jo and Damian, who adopted two children through Adoption Matters. Their second child joined the family through Early Permanence, giving them the opportunity to provide stability from the very start.

This events will last one hour, and are 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 and 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.

There is no pressure to proceed to the next step following our Meet The Adopter events – we will walk alongside you at your pace, with honest guidance and helpful information.