Information events

Every year, we need to find families across the region who can offer a warm, loving, and stable home for approximately 150 local children. Whether adoption is something you're actively considering or just beginning to think about, we'd welcome you to join us at either an in person or online information event to take a first step in finding out more.

You’ll have an opportunity to meet our friendly team and learn about the adoption process alongside experienced adopters who will share the lived experience of their journey and what adoption has meant for their family.

There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect time’ to explore adoption, and there’s no pressure or obligation to take anything further - this is simply an opportunity to listen, learn, and ask any questions. Register your place to see if adoption is right for your family.

Events

Tuesday 24 March, 5.30 until 8pm - Friends Meeting House, 119 Rosemary Street, Mansfield, NG19 6AB
Wednesday 15 April, 12pm until 2pm - Online.
Tuesday 12 May, 6pm until 8pm - Online.
Wednesday 10 June, 6pm until 8pm - In person, venue to be confirmed.
Wednesday 15 July, 12pm until 2pm - Online.
Tuesday 18 August, 5.30 until 8pm - In person, venue to be confirmed.
Wednesday 16 September, 12 until 2pm - Online.
Tuesday 20 October, 5.30pm until 8pm - In person, venue to be confirmed.
Wednesday 18 November, 12 until 2pm - Online.
Tuesday 15 December, 6 until 8pm - Online.

To register your attendance at an information event, please complete our booking form.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss your personal circumstances either before or after an event, there are many ways you can reach out to us:

Call us: 0115 804 4567
Email us: enquiries@adoptioneastmidlands.nottscc.gov.uk
Complete a web enquiry form
Book a First Steps Call

Community Events

We also attend events and venues in communities across the region. Here, you can chat in person with our friendly staff and, at times, our adopters too! We will continue to add new events for 2026 on this page as well as on our social media channels. Check out our AEM Facebook page to let us know if you are interested in coming to any of our community events, alternatively you are welcome to drop by...see you there.

Pop-up events in your local community

Tuesday 24 March, 10am until 1pm at David Lloyd, Riverside Road, Derby DE24 8HY.
Tuesday 21 April, 10am until 1pm at John Lewis, Victoria Centre, Nottingham NG1 3QA.
Sunday 26 April, 9.30am until 12.30pm at University of Derby Sports Centre, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB.

Contact us

Adoption East Midlands provides the full range of adoption services across the region.

If you live in or near to the East Midlands, we can help you along your journey to adopting a child.

Get in touch with us now