Considering adoption? Join one of our information 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 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset or Torbay and are thinking about adopting you can book a place at one of our adoption information events. These are held online, from 5:50pm to 7.30pm.
If you are related to a child you would like to adopt, please book onto a partner (step-parent) information event instead as the partner events are tailored to your circumstances. Scroll down for more about partner adoption events.
In her mid-40s, Zelda adopted three children after trying to start a family through IVF. She went to an information event back in 2019, and talks about what it was like below.
Zelda explains an adoption event (pre-meeting)
Partner adoption events
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. Partner adoption used to be known as step-parent adoption.
We provide support events for adoptive families. These range from specialist support and training to simply a chance to socialise with other adoptive families. You can see the full list of support activities, or you can choose a type of event from the list below.
Throughout the year, our Adopt South West team members join community events (Pride, County Shows, festivals and more) across the region to meet people considering adoption, engage with families and promote adoption, while supporting the community. We’d love to see you, please come and say hello!
Meet our team at community events and find out more:
This course is now FULLY BOOKED. For future courses please email us: adoptsouthwestsupport@devon.gov.uk This model of therapeutic parenting is well established and we always receive [...]
Support group with Dr Jess Parffrey Thursday 30 September 2021 10.00am - 1.00pm (face-to-face in Devon). This group is aimed at parents who have attended [...]
Available to parents whose child attends a school in the Devon County Council local authority area There continues to be virtual clinics with an Education [...]
2020-21 dates for virtual sessions are usually for one-hour at 10.00am or 11.00pm Tuesday 5 October 2021 Please book by contacting Roger Prouse who will [...]
Available to parents whose child attends a school in the Devon County Council local authority area There continues to be virtual clinics with an Education [...]
This adoption information event is now fully booked but please check out our alternative dates and regular events throughout 2021. We are holding information sessions [...]
Plan for the future. Free events run by the Apricot Centre: Friday 15 October 11.00am to 3.00pm Friday 22 October 11.00am to 3.00pm Meet at 10.30am in the [...]
Available to parents whose child attends a school in the Devon County Council local authority area There continues to be virtual clinics with an Education [...]
Support group with Dr Jess Parffrey Thursday 21 October 2021 10.00am - 1.00pm (face-to-face in South Devon). This group is aimed at parents who have [...]
Plan for the future. Free events run by the Apricot Centre: Friday 22 October 11.00am to 3.00pm Meet at 10.30am in the foyer. The day will consist [...]
We know how important peer support is for other parents; to meet other parents going through similar experiences, challenges and successes, and helping to reduce [...]
Creative Roots - supporting families in the woodland Free events for families during the October half-term holidays. Tuesday 26 October, 10.00am to 2.00pm or Wednesday 27 [...]
This adoption information event is now fully booked but please check out our alternative dates and regular events throughout 2021. We are holding information sessions online. [...]
