The Adoption England team also commissions specific family finding events for various regional and voluntary agencies.
To find out more, please email nationalwork@adoptionengland.co.uk.
Upcoming events
Launch of the National Adopter Journey Practice Standards
As part of National Adoption Week 2024, we will launch the National Adopter Journey Practice Standards and introduce a new learning programme. This event will be the first in a series of six interactive webinars, each exploring a different aspect of the adopter journey.
10-11:30am
22 October, 2024
Matching for Siblings
The session focuses on siblings birth and adopted. Learn about importance of sibling assessments specific to family finding and matching.
09.30 - 10.30 AM
13 November, 2024
Welcome to the Front Door | Workshop 2
As part of the Adopter Journey Learning Programme, the second session will feature an adopter sharing their experiences. Expert professionals in Adopter Preparation and Communications will join them to provide insights into the early stages of the adoption process and offer guidance for navigating the journey ahead.
10-11:30 AM
27 November, 2024
Key steps and considerations for family finding and matching
A focus on what contributes to good family finding and matching and/or how these tasks relate to adoption outcomes.
1 - 2 PM
5 December, 2024
Preparing and supporting children to move to adoption
This session will include practice guidance of preparing and supporting children to move to adoption, inclusive of the UEA model.
09.30 - 10.30 AM
21 January, 2025
Adoption support for children and families impacted by adoption
A focus on the significance of adoption support from a matching perspective.
1 - 2 PM
19 February, 2025
Maintaining significant relationships to support identity needs
Hear from experts by experiences and practitioners about the significance of maintaining relationships and importance of staying in touch.
09.30 - 10.30 AM
11 March, 2025
Adoption Activity days
Ask your social worker about Adoption Activity days.
Referrals are free of charge but you will need to be in at least Stage 2 of the assessment process with a positive recommendation from your social worker.