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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 12 May, 6pm until 8pm - Online.
  • Wednesday 10 June, 5.30pm until 8pm - In person, venue to be confirmed.
  • Wednesday 15 July, 12pm until 2pm - Online.
  • Tuesday 18 August, 5.30pm until 8pm - In person, venue to be confirmed.
  • Wednesday 16 September, 12pm until 2pm - Online.
  • Tuesday 20 October, 5.30pm until 8pm - In person, venue to be confirmed.
  • Wednesday 18 November, 12pm until 2pm - Online.
  • Tuesday 15 December, 6pm 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:

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 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.
  • Wednesday 29 April, 11.30am until 2pm at The New Art Exchange Café, 39-41 Gregory Blvd, Nottingham NG7 6BE.
  • Saturday 9 May, 9am until 5pm at Nottinghamshire County Show, Newark Show Ground, Lincoln Road, Coddington, Newark NG24 2NY.
  • Tuesday 12 May, 10am until 1pm at Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FH.
  • Tuesday 12 May, 10am until 2pm Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE.
  • Thursday 4 June, 10am until 2pm at Buxton Pavilion, Buxton Park, John’s Road, Buxton SK17 6BE.
  • Saturday 6 June, 11am until 6pm at Belper Goes Green Festival, Belper Cricket Club, Della Smith 66, Long Row, Belper DE56.
  • Sunday 7 June, 11am until 5pm at The Big 1 at Chaddesden Park, Maine Drive, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6LA.
  • Saturday 13 June, 11am until 6pm at Chesterfield Pride, Stand Road Park, Chesterfield, S41 8SW.

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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.

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