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, 5:50pm to 8pm.
To note: Our online adoption information events are not for people who are related to the child. These are partner (step-parent) information events – more information about partner events can be found below.
Our information events are often in high demand and the availability of dates will be shown on our Eventbrite booking page.
Zelda explains an adoption event (pre-meeting)
In her mid-40s, Zelda adopted three children after trying to start a family through IVF and attended an information (these were held in person pre-COVID-19).
All our Adopt South West information events are held online, so you get to join from the comfort of your own home!
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 was known as step-parent adoption.
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)
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:
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Graduate support group with Dr Cas Schneider Thursday 4 November 2021 10.00am - 1.00pm face-to-face, in person in South Devon This group is aimed at [...]
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This adoption information event is now fully booked but please check out our alternative dates and regular events throughout 2021. Virtually meet our friendly team for [...]
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 [...]
Virtual sessions are for one-hour at 10.00am or 11.00pm or midday Monday 15 November Tuesday 30 November Tuesday 14 December Please book by contacting Roger [...]
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Please join Adoption UK's Adopter Voice online open forum at 7.30pm to 9.00pm on Tuesday 16 November 2021: Share your Adopter Voice on your experience [...]
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 25 November 2021 10.00am - 1.00pm (face-to-face in Devon). This group is aimed at parents who have attended [...]
This adoption information event is now fully booked but please check out our alternative dates and regular events throughout 2022. We are holding information sessions online. [...]
Virtual sessions are for one-hour at 10.00am or 11.00pm or midday Tuesday 30 November Tuesday 14 December Please book by contacting Roger Prouse who will [...]
Graduate support group with Dr Cas Schneider Thursday 2 December 2021 10.00am - 1.00pm face-to-face, in person in South Devon This group is aimed at [...]
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 [...]
