Attending an Adoption Matters online adoption information events is a convenient way to find out more about adoption, our outstanding Ofsted rated agency and the support that we offer to our children and families. All that you need to attend is internet access and ideally a device with a camera.

The events are hosted by experienced members of our enquiry team alongside a social worker. During the event we will share a presentation with you, chat through the adoption process and the ongoing support that we offer. We will also give you a chance to ask questions.

Our events last around an hour to an hour and a half, depending on how many questions are asked. Joining instructions will be sent to you 2-3 days before the event.

The events are open to anyone who is interested in adoption that lives in our geographical coverage area which is: the whole of the North West, North East, Yorkshire & the Humber, Stoke, Staffordshire, Shropshire and North Wales.

If you live just outside of these areas, we may still be able to assist you, so please do contact our team to discuss.

Join us for our single/solo applicants Online Adoption Information Event.

Are you single/solo and thinking about adoption? Our one-hour Online Adoption Information Event is a good opportunity to find out about the process (which can be six months with Adopt South), our children, and hear from an adopter about their experiences. We will be answering questions and will have lots of resources and book ideas to share with you.

We respect everyone’s privacy, and we will not be featuring any guests on the screen when you join the webinar. You are welcome to offer any questions you like in our chat box, which we will aim to answer in the second half of the online event.

To receive a link to this webinar, please book by noon on the day of the event.

You can also call us Monday to Friday on 0300 3000 011 or outside of our working hours, Arrange a Chat and one of our friendly team will call you back.

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 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/Event/online-events