100 years of adoption

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.

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:

• Learn about baby and toddler adoption and Early Permanence
• Hear real experiences from an Early Permanence Adopter
• Meet our friendly tam and ask any questions
• Find out what the adoption journey could look like for you

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

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.

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.

You must sign up via this link to secure a place: https://www.adoption-focus.org.uk/node/364#436

Our in-person 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 this 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 have your questions answered and talk about next steps.

Whether you want a general overview of how things work or have specific questions you'd like to talk through, we'll be happy to hear from you.

Please call on 0121 779 0891 or email info@adoption-focus.org.uk to book a place at this event. We’ll send you an information pack and all the details you need.

If you’re not able to make it to one of these events, please get in touch and we’ll arrange an alternative way of giving you the information you need.