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:
Bay Deane, psychotherapist and adoptive parent, facilitates these monthly evening online support sessions for adopters. Why not come along and join this supportive, friendly group? [...]
This model of therapeutic parenting is well established and we always receive fantastic feedback from parents. The course is divided into three modules, with module [...]
Only a few spaces left! 12-week therapeutic parenting course facilitated by Cat Gifford HCPC Registered Social Worker, held online via Zoom. This course will start [...]
The Apricot Centre is pleased to offer a free series of NatureSense and MindFoodFun workshops for looked after, special guardianship and adopted children in the South West. [...]
Virtual sessions are for one hour at 10.00am or 11.00am or midday: Tuesday 7 February Please book by contacting Roger Prouse who will explain the [...]
Free therapeutic groups available for 13 to 19 year olds, for those who have experienced care or adoption, or those in challenging family situations. These [...]
Half-term holiday event for Adopt South West adoptive families Tuesday 14 February at 10:30am to 2:30pm 10:30am to 12:30pm exploring, creating, playing and Wassail! 12:30 [...]
February half-term event for Adopt South West adoptive families Parents and children are invited to a walking get together with Rebecca and Frankie from Adopt [...]
February half-term event for Adopt South West adoptive families Parents and children are invited to a walk and picnic get together with Kim and Maria [...]
Virtual sessions are for one hour at 10.00am or 11.00am or midday: Tuesday 21 February Please book by contacting Roger Prouse who will explain the [...]
