Events - 16 Nov 23

Considering adoption? Join one of our events today:

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.

If you live in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset or Torbay and are thinking about adopting you can book a place at one of our events:

• 2023 online adoption information events
• 2024 online adoption information events

Our information events are often in high demand and the availability of dates will be shown on our Eventbrite booking page.

You can also sign up to receive email alerts about future events for potential adopters.

In her mid-40s, Zelda adopted three children after trying to start a family through IVF and attended an information in person (pre-COVID).

All our Adopt South West information events are held online, so you get to join from the comfort of your own home!

Partner adoption is a way in which you can become the legal parent of your partner’s child or children from previous marriage or relationship. Currently Adopt South West is currently reviewing its practice and process about Non-Agency/Partner Adoption so there will be a change in process. Please continue to check our website for further details.

Birth family support

• Birth parent support groups

We provide a safe, supportive space for birth parents to meet others with a shared experience of loss, to talk about difficult feelings, and to be supported in moving forward.

For adoptive families, we provide events:

• Support activities – all (our main web page of all support events, and we sub-categorise as below)
  • Education psychology drop-ins
  • Graduate groups and support groups
  • Life story sessions
  • Parent-led groups
  • Shaping adoption forums and webinars
  • Therapeutic Parenting
  • Wellness
  • and
  • School holiday events