Adoption events near you

Information evenings and recruitment days are a great way to find out more about adoption. You will learn more about the practicalities, and meet others involved in the process. Please see below for upcoming adoption events in 2011...

You can also look for fostering events in your area.

LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week: 20 - 26 February

LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week is organised by New Family Social, the charity for LGBT adopters and foster carers. UK adoption and foster care agencies are looking for more adopters and foster carers from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

A number of events are being held in February for LGBT people who are interested in finding out more about adoption and fostering. You will be able to hear from other LGBT people in your area who have formed families through adoption and fostering, learn about the children who need families, the process, and how adoption and fostering has changed people’s lives.

You can also read real-life stories on our website from same-sex couples who have gone through the adoption process.

Blackburn with Darwen adoption information evenings

To find out more about adoption go along to one of their information events, spread throughout the year: 8 February, 18 April, 13 June, 8 August, 10 October, 5 December

All events will be held from 6.00-8.00pm at Little Harwood Children’s Centre, Robinson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PE.

If you would like to attend or would like more information about adopting with Blackburn with Darwen please ring 0800 328 6919

Camden open information evenings

If you are curious about becoming an adopter and want to find out more, or are ready to take the next step, why not go along to an evening organised by Camden?

Events will be held on the following Thursdays: 1 March, 5 April, 3 May, 7 June, 12 July.

All the events will be held from 5.30pm until 7pm (please arrive before 5.45pm) at the Crowndale Centre, Camden Council, TDC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 218 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BD.

You can also visit Camden's website or call 0800 0281 436.
Camden is part of the North London Adoption Consortium.

Adoption information evenings in Milton Keynes

St Francis' Children's Society holds adoption information evenings on the first Wednesday of every month.

For more information, please see the St Francis' Children's Society website, or you can email or call on 01908 572700.

St Francis' Children's Society flier (0.9 MB)

Interested in adoption in Enfield?

Every year, there are thousands of children throughout the UK needing a new permanent family. In Enfield, there are children from many different backgrounds, cultures and religions, and Enfield adoption service needs new families to reflect this. Children may be placed for adoption as single children, or with their brothers or sisters.

Enfield adoption service will ensure families get all the information and support they need, both before and after adoption. Adopting is about making a real difference to a child’s life.

For more information call 020 8379 8490, email or visit Enfield's website.

Barnardo’s adoption and fostering information events

Barnardo’s fostering and adoption run regular information sessions at their projects across the UK.

Find out more about becoming an adoptive parent or a foster carer in your area by attending a Barnardo’s fostering and adoption information event near you.

Interested in adopting a child in Surrey or Kent?

Action for Children is looking for adopters for children whose lives can be transformed with the right care and support.

If you can offer a safe, caring home to vulnerable children, we can offer you excellent training and ongoing support.

By adopting, you'll make a real differnce to a child's life. Our adopters come from many backgrounds, reflecting the children who need a new family. If you have any questions, whether it be about the assessment process, or to understand more about what it takes to become an adoptive parent, we want to hear from you.

To find out more call the South East adoption team on 01403 225 916 or find out more information on the Action for Children website

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Last updated: 07 February 12

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