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.
Online
Coram Campus
41 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AZ
Caritas Care (Preston)
Date and time
Tuesday June 9, 2026
18:30
Location
Online
Event Link
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: 12 Jan, 10 Feb, 11 Mar, 9 Apr, 11 May, 9 Jun, 8 Jul, 6 Aug, 7 Sep, 6 Oct, 4 Nov and 3 Dec)
You will also have a chance to learn about different paths, including traditional adoption and Early Permanence options like Fostering for Adoption and Concurrent Planning.
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 for so you can make an informed decision.
Join us and take the first step on your adoption journey.
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
Parents And Children Together (PACT) Reading
Date and time
Tuesday June 9, 2026
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.
Adoption Focus
Date and time
Wednesday June 10, 2026
18:00 to 19:30
Location
Online
Agency website
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 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.
https://www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-events
Coram Ambitious for Adoption
Date and time
Tuesday June 16, 2026
17:30 to 19:45
Location
Coram Campus
41 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AZ
Event Link
Agency website
Coram Ambitious for Adoption is hosting a free information session about adopting in the London area.
There are currently many children of black African & Caribbean and mixed black heritage waiting for a permanent family they can identify with. These children often wait the longest to be adopted.
We encourage you to come forward if you are from a black or dual heritage African or Caribbean background and are interested in parenting a child through adoption.
If you live within the M25 area, come along to our free in-person Adoption Information Evening at Coram Campus in London. This will give you the opportunity to find out more about adoption and ask any questions you might have.
Our social workers will talk you through the children in need of permanent and loving families, the assessment process and the preparation process for new adopters, how children join their new families, and the kinds of post-adoption support that Coram has to offer.
There will then be time to ask any questions you may have. It’s the ideal opportunity to find out more, whether you’re only just beginning to consider adoption or if you’re further down the line in the process.