Virtual LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week Information Event
St Andrew’s Children’s Society are holding a Virtual LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week Information Event on Wednesday 6 March from 7pm to 8.30pm as part of LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week and would love it if you could join them if you’re thinking about adopting or fostering.
New Family Social
A spokesperson for the charity explained: “LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week is a nationwide campaign which is organised by New Family Social. We have been a Member of New Family Social for many years now and we are proud to be taking part in this excellent annual campaign again. This year’s theme is #DifferentTogether.
“What we can tell you about adoption and fostering at the Virtual LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week Information Event
1. What it’s like to adopt or foster a child
2. Who can adopt
3. Who can foster
4. About the adoption process
5. About the fostering process
6. About the support available to you if you adopt or foster through us
“You can ask any questions you like. Whatever stage you are at in your adoption or fostering journey, we can help you.
“We are a voluntary adoption agency
As we are a voluntary adoption agency we can look across the whole of the UK to find the right child for you – we are not limited to looking in just one local authority area.
“We are the oldest adoption agency still in operation in Scotland and we celebrated our Centenary last year. We have helped many families in Scotland to adopt and foster.
“We help families to adopt and foster who live within a 60 mile radius of Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Elgin.”
Do I need to book a space?
Yes that way St Andrew’s will be able to send you a link to the Zoom meeting. You can register for the Virtual LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week Information Event on Eventbrite here:
We will send you the Zoom link via Eventbrite one day before the event.
If you would like to speak to someone before the event or if you don’t receive the Zoom link, please call 0131 454 3370. Our offices are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Or you can email info@standrews-children.org.uk and the charity will get back to you.
