Considering adoption? Book onto one of our events today:
If you would like to attend any of our adoption information sessions (online virtually), please let us know you will be coming. Complete our online form, call 0345 155 1076 or email adoptsouthwest@devon.gov.uk and we will confirm the details with you.
You can also sign up to receive email alerts about future events for potential adopters.
Before starting your adoption journey, please attend one of our information events. They are a great way to find out more about adoption. You can talk to adoption social workers and families who’ve adopted, watch a presentation, find out more about the application process, and get your questions answered.
Since March 2020, we are holding information sessions virtually and our Business Support Team will be contacting people who are booked to take part in a virtual information session. Our Adopt South West Business Support colleagues will advise prospective adopters when they make their enquiries.
For adoptive families, we provide:
Before making your application you must attend a step-parent adoption information session.
Step-parent adoption is a way in which you can become the legal parent of your partner’s child or children from a previous marriage or relationship. Find out more.
Due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we are now able to offer our step-parent information sessions virtually. Please contact the team who will book you onto the next available date.
All events are listed below
16 April 2020
11 September 2020
5 October 2020
14 October 2020
20 October 2020
22 October 2020
30 October 2020
2 November 2020
3 November 2020