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:
Zoo family day out on Wednesday 28 August, 10.30am start. Full details in the summer newsletter sent to adopters. We have secured a group booking [...]
Are you an adult adoptee born 1950-1979? Come to a Somerset Discovery Walk on Saturday 7 September at 10.30am, book here with Viv: http://www.vivgrant.co.uk/3rd-post-adoption-discovery-walk-taunton-somerset/ Viv welcomes [...]
This two-hour workshop is designed to help develop your understanding and knowledge of Theraplay. This is a great opportunity to improve your skills in this area [...]
Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information events. Talk to [...]
Meet us for a coffee and get your adoption questions answered. Find out more about adoption at regular Adopt South West information events. Talk to [...]
New! 'Stay, play and chat' in Plymouth - activity from Adopter Voice South West for adoptive families. Tuesday 24 September, 10.30am-midday. A chance to meet [...]
Venue details and times will be confirmed when booking. Please book by contacting Roger Prouse, 01392 383974 roger.prouse@devon.gov.uk 2019 dates for drop-in sessions Wednesday 22 May [...]
New support group aimed at parents who have attended a therapeutic parenting course to provide ongoing opportunity to explore, reflect and develop their knowledge of [...]
