It’s Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness month and we’re aware of the impact that FASD can have on many families. 🧬 We’re pleased to highlight some on-going research into this. 😃👍 Read our latest news article to find out more 👉 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/adopters/news/…

We’re delighted that Adoption UK have launched a new Adopter Voice Facebook group for Adopter Voice & Adoption East Midlands! 🤩📢 You can find the new Facebook group here 👉 facebook.com/groups/1407831…

We're looking forward to hosting our first ever Peers4Peers 'coffee and chat' morning on 16 October. 🤩 This will be a fantastic opportunity for adoptive families to connect. 👍 Check out the Peers4Peers page on our Hub for more information 👉 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/adopters/peers…

Our colleagues at Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health C.I.C are hosting more fantastic support groups. 😃 To find out more about their events and resources and to sign up to their newsletter visit their website 👉 jwbridgethegap.com

This autumn, we invite adopters to our co-production sessions on Monday 7th October, facilitated by Al Coates. Al Coates MBE, a qualified social worker, and an adoptive parent to six children, supports families with children who have complex and challenging behaviours. #adoption

👨‍👩‍👧 We’re proud to support National Adoption Week This National Adoption Week, we are shining a light on adoption journeys of all kinds, and the important people who are there along the way. Find out more about adopting with us 👇 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk #NationalAdoptionWeek

💬 “It doesn’t matter if you start the journey alone, you’ll meet your village along the way.” Contact us today to find out more about adopting with us this #NationalAdoptionWeek or join our next online information event on Wednesday 13 November 👇 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/events/

👨‍👨‍👦 What percentage of Brits have a ‘chosen family’? #NationalAdoptionWeek #AdoptionEastMidlands

👧🏽 💬 “She has taught us that biology isn’t what makes a family, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.” Rachel and her husband adopted their daughter Winnie aged 2. Start your adoption journey and get in touch with us today👇 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/contact/ #NationalAdoptionWeek

💬 “Do your research but know that even considering adoption means you’re more than halfway there – take the leap of faith and be reassured that the rewards totally outweigh the challenges.” Start your journey and get in touch with us today👇 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/contact/ #NAW2024

🌟 Today is the last day of #NationalAdoptionWeek but we are always keen to hear from anyone considering adoption. Get in touch for a chat or to join for one of our online information events 👇 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/contact/ #AdoptionEastMidlands

Our adopted young adults group are meeting again on 4 November 2024 and are very keen for others to join. 👋😃 Please email the group coordinator Allison Lindley on [email protected] for more information!

📣 We need your views! 🙋As part of our Family Activity Breaks scoping project we’re asking adoptive parents to complete a short questionnaire. 📋 You can complete the questionnaire here 👉 forms.office.com/e/pJu3Tw9E9f

We're excited to be holding our first Theraplay five week course starting in February 2025! 😃🗓️ If you are interested in this course please contact us on 👉 [email protected] for more information.

🙋 Adoption UK is running a quick survey to find out how they can better support fostering, adoption, and kinship families through their memberships. 😀 If you’d like to take part, you can find the survey using this link 👉 kokoro-insight.com/survey/selfser…?

Our young people's events are always great fun and this year has been no exception! 😃🪘🍪 We're already planning for 2025 and you can find out more on the events page of our Hub or on our news update 👉 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/adopters/news/…

📣 Our February 2025 13 to 18 year olds event is already full! 😅 We still have spaces on our 3 to 8 year olds and parents and 8 to 12 year olds events. 👍 Do contact us on 👉 [email protected] if you would like further information.

📢 We're recruiting! 😃 We're looking for an adoption support social worker to join our adoption support team. 🤩 For more information check out the vacancies page on our website 👉 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/about/job-vaca…

We still have spaces available on our 3 to 8 year olds and parents event on 20 February 2025! 🤩🦎🎨 You can find further information about this event on our Hub 👉 adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/adopters/event…

🏳️‍🌈 “For anyone considering adoption, I would say, just be open minded and take your time, it’s definitely worth it”." – Jake and Oli who adopted with AEM. Get in touch to find out more ⬇️ adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/contact/