100 years of adoption

Join Our Adoption Information Event

Are you considering adoption, or just exploring your options? Our online Adoption Information Events are the perfect place to learn more! Whether you’re in the early stages or have been thinking about adoption for a while, our events will give you valuable information and a feel for what it’s like to adopt with Caritas Care.

What to Expect:

Our events are led by a dedicated Adoption Social Worker who will walk you through the adoption process step-by-step.
There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and to also hear the stories from adoptive parents who will share their journey with you. (Available: 12 Jan, 10 Feb, 11 Mar, 9 Apr, 11 May, 9 Jun, 8 Jul, 6 Aug, 7 Sep, 6 Oct, 4 Nov and 3 Dec)

You will also have a chance to learn about different paths, including traditional adoption and Early Permanence options like Fostering for Adoption and Concurrent Planning.

Why Attend?

Get answers to your questions and ease any uncertainties.
Connect with the people and understand the process on a personal level.
Gain the knowledge and support for so you can make an informed decision.

Join us and take the first step on your adoption journey.

To book onto our events click here https://www.caritascare.org.uk/events/

Alternatively you can email recruitment@caritascare.org.uk or ring 01772 732313 to book your place

Our online information events are a great way to learn more about adopting, the adoption process and how Adoption Focus can support you.
They're ideal if:
• you're in the early stages of researching adoption
• you want a general overview of how the adoption process works
• you've been looking into adoption for a while and feel ready to start the process with Adoption Focus, an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated agency
• you're contacting local agencies to decide which one to proceed with
• you want to find out more about the children who are waiting to be adopted
• you have specific questions you'd like to talk through privately with an expert
• you're interested in an early permanence route into adoption

They begin with a live presentation from a member of our team, covering all aspects of adoption and our service. Following this you'll be given the opportunity to arrange a private phone call or video chat with one of our experienced adoption social workers in which you can have your questions answered and talk about next steps.
Whether you want a general overview of how things work or have specific questions you'd like to talk through, we'll be happy to hear from you.
Please call on 0121 779 0891 or email info@adoption-focus.org.uk to book a place at this event. We’ll send you an information pack and all the details you need.
If you’re not able to make it to one of these events, please get in touch and we’ll arrange an alternative way of giving you the information you need.
https://www.adoption-focus.org.uk/information-events

Find out everything you need to know about how to adopt with Family Adoption Links at our You Can Adopt Information Event.

Whether you're exploring your options or if you have decided that adoption is definitely for you, we look forward to seeing you and explaining everything you need to know about adoption.

Our friendly Social Workers will cover...

• The qualities you'll need to be an adoptive parent
• The amazing children that are currently awaiting adoption
• How you can prepare yourself to become an adopter
• How to apply and the timescales involved
• The support you can expect during the application process and once you've adopted
• The support you can expect

Plus we'll be inviting one of our adopters to give you a unique insight into the experience of applying to adopt and welcoming your child.

Plus there'll be lots of time to ask all of those questions that are on your list.

Book your placing using this link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-can-adopt-information-event-tickets-185990140517?aff=oddtdtcreator

Adopt Birmingham's information event to find out how you can adopt!

Arrival: 6.00pm

Presentation will begin 6.05pm

This friendly and informative event will cover:

• Why some children need to be adopted
• What is adoption
• Who can adopt
• The adoption process
• Our lifelong support offer to adoptive families
• How to start your adoption journey!

We would love to hear from you if you believe that you could offer a child a safe, loving and permanent family.

If you would like to call us for an informal chat before the event, please contact us on:

Tel: 0121 303 7575

Email: adopt@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Adopt Birmingham is a Regional Adoption Agency, operating on behalf of Birmingham Children's Trust and Birmingham City Council to find loving families for our children.