Membership Family membership I am a member All Weekly Events Join one of our webinars or virtual community groups: We hold a variety of webinars and virtual community groups each week - all free to attend as part of your Adoption UK membership, the events can be joined simply by clicking on the links below, although you'll need to be logged in to view the links. If you have any problems please get in touch via: [email protected] Please note that the name you register with for each event will be visible to all other participants, so if you don't want your full name shown please register using a pseudonym. If you or anyone in your family joining these events has any additional accessibility needs that you would like support with then please let us know in advance and we will do what we can to accommodate you. Login now to view booking linksIf you have missed any of our fantastic webinars when they were live - FEAR not! You can view all of them on demand - just click here. We also host fortnightly Superhero Saturdays events - It is fun for all the family! If you're in Wales, make sure to check out the online Community Group meet ups in your area. Thursday 27th January at 11am Nationwide meet up for Prospective Adopters Click here to register - this meet up is open to all This is a UK-wide meet up for prospective adopters to have a chat and unload/support each other. We will be holding these regularly, hosted by members of Adoption UK staff. Thursday 27th January at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Early Days adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters in the early weeks and months of placement, ran by Jen an adoptive mum. Monday 31st January at 8pm Welcome to Adoption UK Click here to register If you are new to Adoption UK or would just like a refresher of what's available to you, join this meeting; a chance for members old and new to ask questions and find out about the member benefits of Adoption UK. Tuesday 1st February at 10am Nationwide meet up for Home Educators Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members who are home schooling their children to catch up and have fun! Wednesday 2nd February at 11am "When The Going Gets Tough - The Tough Sit Down” Soothing and Repair in the Frazzled Parent with Mary-Joy Johnson Click here to register This webinar focusses on how to manage the chronic stress of the caring, parenting and advocacy role. Mary-Joy will discuss the myths of ‘coping and/or failing’, what individual family ‘success’ and wellness might really look like and how to begin walking in that direction. Thursday 3rd February at 8.30pm Prospective single adopters Click here to register This is a group for those preparing for or considering adoption as a solo parent. The meet up will be hosted by two experienced lone adopters and so will be your opportunity to share your thoughts and questions. Tuesday 8th February at 10am Nationwide meet up for Home Educators Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members who are home schooling their children to catch up and have fun! Tuesday 8th February at 11am Adopting Siblings: Three Under Three – all at the same time! Click here to register When starting their journey, Sara and her husband found there was little information available about adopting siblings (especially a larger sibling group, all at the same time!) In this webinar Sara will share her experiences, and advice. Tuesday 8th February at 7pm Nationwide meet up for Adopted Adults Click here to register Join other adopted adults for this meet up where you can share your story and experiences. Wednesday 9th February at 11am Nationwide meet up for Prospective Adopters Click here to register - this meet up is open to all This is a UK-wide meet up for prospective adopters to have a chat and unload/support each other. We will be holding these regularly, hosted by members of Adoption UK staff. Wednesday 9th February at 6.30pm Understanding Apprenticeships with Anna Morrison Click here to register - this webinar is open to all Join Anna to hear the latest news and information about apprenticeships and traineeships. Explore how you can support your child to access these opportunities and the wide range of free resources available. Wednesday 9th February at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Adopters from Ethnically Diverse Communities Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members from ethnically diverse communities, a chance to chat and share your experiences. Wednesday 9th February at 8pm Nationwide meet up for LGBTQ+ adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters and prospective adopters from the LGBTQ+ community. Thursday 10th February at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Early Days adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters in the early weeks and months of placement, ran by Jen an adoptive mum. Tuesday 15th February at 10am Nationwide meet up for adopters with siblings Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for adopters with siblings to have a chat and unload/support each other. Share hints, tips and be with others who understand. Wednesday 16th February at 8pm FASD Community Group Click here to register Join us for the all new FASD Community Group exclusively for Adoption UK members. The group is facilitated by two fantastic parents who are caring for young people with FASD, Joanne and Michala. The group is open to anyone who is parenting a child, young person or young adult with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure, with or without an FASD diagnosis. Thursday 17th February at 8.30pm Nationwide meet up for solo adopters Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for single/lone adopters with child(ren) placed. If you are a prospective adopter please attend our prospective solo adopter meet ups. Monday 21st February at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Foster to Adopt families Click here to register Join Emma in this meet up for adopters pursuing a foster to adopt placement. A space to share the unique experiences that F2A brings. Tuesday 22nd February at 10am Nationwide meet up for adopters with siblings Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for adopters with siblings to have a chat and unload/support each other. Share hints, tips and be with others who understand. Wednesday 23rd February at 7.30pm Nationwide meet up for Prospective Adopters Click here to register - this meet up is open to all This is a UK-wide meet up for prospective adopters to have a chat and unload/support each other. We will be holding these regularly, hosted by members of Adoption UK staff. Wednesday 23rd February at 7.30pm Nationwide meet up for parents of adopted adults Click here to register Join this meet up to share experiences with other parents of adopted adults. Thursday 24th February at 11am Building your Support Systems with Philippa Williams Click here to register This webinar discusses the importance of building a support network and surrounding yourself with others who 'get it'. Thursday 24th February at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Early Days adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters in the early weeks and months of placement, ran by Jen an adoptive mum. Monday 28th February at 8.30pm Nationwide meet up for Adoptive Parents Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members to have a chat and unload/support each other. We will be holding these regularly, hosted by members of Adoption UK staff. Thursday 3rd March at 8.30pm Prospective single adopters Click here to register This is a group for those preparing for or considering adoption as a solo parent. The meet up will be hosted by two experienced lone adopters and so will be your opportunity to share your thoughts and questions. Tuesday 8th March at 2pm The highs and lows in the search for first families with Joanna North and Dave Oates Click here to register Dr Joanna North; Psychotherapist, Psychologist and Adoption Support Agency Manager and David Oates; Senior Researcher at Joanna North Associates present this webinar on how to manage anxiety throughout the search for first families. Wednesday 9th March at 8pm Nationwide meet up for LGBTQ+ adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters and prospective adopters from the LGBTQ+ community. Wednesday 9th March at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Adopters from Ethnically Diverse Communities Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members from ethnically diverse communities, a chance to chat and share your experiences. Thursday 10th March at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Early Days adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters in the early weeks and months of placement, ran by Jen an adoptive mum. Wednesday 16th March at 8pm FASD Community Group Click here to register Join us for the all new FASD Community Group exclusively for Adoption UK members. The group is facilitated by two fantastic parents who are caring for young people with FASD, Joanne and Michala. The group is open to anyone who is parenting a child, young person or young adult with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure, with or without an FASD diagnosis. Thursday 17th March at 8.30pm Nationwide meet up for solo adopters Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for single/lone adopters with child(ren) placed. If you are a prospective adopter please attend our prospective solo adopter meet ups. Monday 21st March at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Foster to Adopt families Click here to register Join Emma in this meet up for adopters pursuing a foster to adopt placement. A space to share the unique experiences that F2A brings. Monday 21st March at 8.30pm Nationwide meet up for Adoptive Parents Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members to have a chat and unload/support each other. We will be holding these regularly, hosted by members of Adoption UK staff. Tuesday 22nd March at 11am Child Exploitation and County Line gangs Click here to register This session will discuss the dangers of child exploitation, help you understand the grooming process and show you how to recognise if your child is at risk. Thursday 24th March at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Early Days adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters in the early weeks and months of placement, ran by Jen an adoptive mum. Tuesday 29th March at 10am Nationwide meet up for adopters with siblings Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for adopters with siblings to have a chat and unload/support each other. Share hints, tips and be with others who understand. Wednesday 6th April at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Adopters from Ethnically Diverse Communities Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members from ethnically diverse communities, a chance to chat and share your experiences. Thursday 7th April at 8.30pm Prospective single adopters Click here to register This is a group for those preparing for or considering adoption as a solo parent. The meet up will be hosted by two experienced lone adopters and so will be your opportunity to share your thoughts and questions. Wednesday 13th April at 8pm Nationwide meet up for LGBTQ+ adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters and prospective adopters from the LGBTQ+ community. Monday 18th April at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Foster to Adopt families Click here to register Join Emma in this meet up for adopters pursuing a foster to adopt placement. A space to share the unique experiences that F2A brings. Wednesday 20th April at 8pm FASD Community Group Click here to register Join us for the all new FASD Community Group exclusively for Adoption UK members. The group is facilitated by two fantastic parents who are caring for young people with FASD, Joanne and Michala. The group is open to anyone who is parenting a child, young person or young adult with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure, with or without an FASD diagnosis. Thursday 21st April at 8.30pm Nationwide meet up for solo adopters Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for single/lone adopters with child(ren) placed. If you are a prospective adopter please attend our prospective solo adopter meet ups. Tuesday 26th April at 10am Nationwide meet up for adopters with siblings Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for adopters with siblings to have a chat and unload/support each other. Share hints, tips and be with others who understand. Wednesday 4th May at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Adopters from Ethnically Diverse Communities Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members from ethnically diverse communities, a chance to chat and share your experiences. Thursday 5th May at 8.30pm Prospective single adopters Click here to register This is a group for those preparing for or considering adoption as a solo parent. The meet up will be hosted by two experienced lone adopters and so will be your opportunity to share your thoughts and questions. Wednesday 11th May at 8pm Nationwide meet up for LGBTQ+ adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters and prospective adopters from the LGBTQ+ community. Monday 16th May at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Foster to Adopt families Click here to register Join Emma in this meet up for adopters pursuing a foster to adopt placement. A space to share the unique experiences that F2A brings. Wednesday 18th May at 8pm FASD Community Group Click here to register Join us for the all new FASD Community Group exclusively for Adoption UK members. The group is facilitated by two fantastic parents who are caring for young people with FASD, Joanne and Michala. The group is open to anyone who is parenting a child, young person or young adult with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure, with or without an FASD diagnosis. Thursday 19th May at 8.30pm Nationwide meet up for solo adopters Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for single/lone adopters with child(ren) placed. If you are a prospective adopter please attend our prospective solo adopter meet ups. Tuesday 31st May at 10am Nationwide meet up for adopters with siblings Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for adopters with siblings to have a chat and unload/support each other. Share hints, tips and be with others who understand. Wednesday 1st June at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Adopters from Ethnically Diverse Communities Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members from ethnically diverse communities, a chance to chat and share your experiences. Wednesday 8th June at 8pm Nationwide meet up for LGBTQ+ adopters Click here to register Join this meet up for adopters and prospective adopters from the LGBTQ+ community. Wednesday 15th June at 8pm FASD Community Group Click here to register Join us for the all new FASD Community Group exclusively for Adoption UK members. The group is facilitated by two fantastic parents who are caring for young people with FASD, Joanne and Michala. The group is open to anyone who is parenting a child, young person or young adult with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure, with or without an FASD diagnosis. Thursday 16th June at 8.30pm Nationwide meet up for solo adopters Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for single/lone adopters with child(ren) placed. If you are a prospective adopter please attend our prospective solo adopter meet ups. Wednesday 29th June at 8pm Nationwide meet up for Adopters from Ethnically Diverse Communities Click here to register This is a UK-wide meet up for Adoption UK members from ethnically diverse communities, a chance to chat and share your experiences.