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UID:1841-1636041600-1636045200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Stage 1 \nThis stage starts when you are ready\, you are welcome to view our Information Videos at any point and then book onto one of these Q&A Sessions. \nThe Q&A sessions allow you to have your questions answered and we may also ask some of you. At the end of the session\, you will be given the option to book a personal Initial Enquiry call with a worker. \nPlease follow this link to book onto the Q&A Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/qa-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T130848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T130848Z
UID:1752-1636020000-1636041600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 2 Training
DESCRIPTION:**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nStage 2 of the Prep. Course covers three days; Thursday 4th\, 11th 18th November \nStage 1 must have been completed in advance. \nWe encourage regular opportunities to discuss any issues that may arise. We hope this helps prepare you for the journey ahead.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-2-training-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211026T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20211004T134144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T134207Z
UID:1834-1635264000-1635267600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Stage 1 \nThis stage starts when you are ready\, you are welcome to view our Information Videos at any point and then book onto one of these Q&A Sessions. \nThe Q&A sessions allow you to have your questions answered and we may also ask some of you. At the end of the session\, you will be given the option to book a personal Initial Enquiry call with a worker. \nPlease follow this link to book onto the Q&A Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/qa-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20211014T133804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T133827Z
UID:1905-1634896800-1634900400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Interested in adopting siblings? Want to know about direct contact?
DESCRIPTION:**Open to anyone wanting to know more about the reality of adopting siblings and establishing direct contact with birth parents** \nThis virtual event (hosted on Teams)\, is an opportunity to find out more about adopting siblings\, from the people that have actually done it. \nThere is a growing need for adopters to consider siblings\, according to the most recent data (provided nationally) out of 2\,030 children waiting to be adopted\, 890 are in a sibling group. Here at Adoption West\, we are very keen to talk to people that may be considering siblings. \nThis event is designed to be low-key and informal and offers potential adopters the chance to have their questions answered. We will also have one of the assessment social workers on hand to answer your questions\, about the adoption assessment process and beyond. \nN.B. You only need one ticket per household. \n\n\nTo register please follow this Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-to-an-adopter-live-qa-siblings-and-contact-tickets-189654891887
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/interested-in-adopting-siblings-want-to-know-about-direct-contact-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Chat Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20211014T133535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T133535Z
UID:1901-1634740200-1634743800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Interested in adopting siblings? Want to know about direct contact?
DESCRIPTION:**Open to anyone wanting to know more about the reality of adopting siblings and establishing direct contact with birth parents** \nThis virtual event (hosted on Teams)\, is an opportunity to find out more about adopting siblings\, from the people that have actually done it.  \nThere is a growing need for adopters to consider siblings\, according to the most recent data (provided nationally) out of 2\,030 children waiting to be adopted\, 890 are in a sibling group. Here at Adoption West\, we are very keen to talk to people that may be considering siblings.  \nThis event is designed to be low-key and informal and offers potential adopters the chance to have their questions answered. We will also have one of the assessment social workers on hand to answer your questions\, about the adoption assessment process and beyond.  \nN.B. You only need one ticket per household.  \n\nTo register please follow this Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-to-an-adopter-live-qa-siblings-and-direct-contact-tickets-191576830457
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/interested-in-adopting-siblings-want-to-know-about-direct-contact/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Chat Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T125615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T125615Z
UID:1738-1634551200-1634572800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 1 Training
DESCRIPTION:Preparation course – Stage 1\n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nThroughout Stage One and Two of the process\, you will be invited to attend a four-day preparation course; applicants are required to attend every session and to participate fully throughout. The preparation course is an interactive course\, with personal experiences of adopters and children in care.  We cover subjects such as child development\, how our own experiences and relationships influence our parenting\, contact with birth families\, telling your child about adoption and understanding and managing behaviour. \nWe will encourage regular opportunities to discuss any issues that may arise. We hope this helps prepare you for the journey ahead.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-1-training-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T130456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T130541Z
UID:1747-1633600800-1633622400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 2 Training
DESCRIPTION:Preparation course – Stage 2\n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nStage 2 of the Prep. Course covers three days; Thursday 7th\, 14th\, 21st October. \nStage 1 must have been completed in advance. \nWe encourage regular opportunities to discuss any issues that may arise. We hope this helps prepare you for the journey ahead.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-2-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T145210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T145210Z
UID:1780-1633341600-1633352400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Friends and Family Training
DESCRIPTION:This three hour virtual session will allow the friends and family of people that are adopting to gain an oversight and basic understanding of the following areas; \n\nthe backgrounds of children placed for adoption\nattachment theory and how children placed for adoption can form healthy attachments\n\nWhich will hopeful enable you  to feel better prepared and more understanding of the role you can play in supporting the adoptive parents and their children\non their life long adoption journey. \n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by a social worker and is intended for the relatives and friends of those already in the assessment process**
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/friends-and-family-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Friends-and-Family.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210927T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T132557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T132557Z
UID:1761-1632735000-1632745800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 1 Early Permanence (part of Prep. Course)
DESCRIPTION:**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nAdoption West believe that Early Permanence provides the best possible futures for children\, we therefore give all our prospective adopters the chance to explore this option through training. The majority of adopters are approved as Early Permanence carers\, so that our children experience fewer moves in their lives and can be placed with a family as early as possible\, however it is a personal choice and you will be given the option to opt out of becoming an Early Permanence carer to follow a more traditional adoption journey.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-1-early-permanence-part-of-prep-course-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EP-Preparation-course.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T143517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T143646Z
UID:1768-1632391200-1632412800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 2 Early Permanence (part of Prep. Course)
DESCRIPTION:**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nAdoption West believe that Early Permanence provides the best possible futures for children\, we therefore give all our prospective adopters the chance to explore this option through training. The majority of adopters are approved as Early Permanence carers\, so that our children experience fewer moves in their lives and can be placed with a family as early as possible\, however it is a personal choice and you will be given the option to opt out of becoming an Early Permanence carer to follow a more traditional adoption journey.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-1-early-permanence-part-of-prep-course-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EP-Preparation-course.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210802T102740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T102838Z
UID:1801-1632391200-1632396600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Interested in adopting siblings?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a coffee and meet members of our wonderful team and an adopter for an informal chat about adopting siblings.\n\nThis virtual event (hosted on Microsoft Teams)\, is an opportunity to find out more about adopting siblings\, from the people that have actually done it.\n\nThere is a growing need for adopters to consider siblings with\, according to the most recent data (provided nationally) out of 2\,030 children waiting to be adopted\, 890 are in a sibling group. Here at Adoption West\, we are very keen to talk to people that may be considering siblings. This event is designed to be low-key and informal and offers potential adopters the chance to have their questions answered.\nPlease come along if you are interested in finding out how you can help brothers and sisters stay together.\n\nTo register please follow this Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/interested-in-adopting-siblings-tickets-165731261665
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/interested-in-adopting-siblings-3/
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Chat Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T125538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T125538Z
UID:1736-1632132000-1632153600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 1 Training
DESCRIPTION:Preparation course – Stage 1\n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nThroughout Stage One and Two of the process\, you will be invited to attend a four-day preparation course; applicants are required to attend every session and to participate fully throughout. The preparation course is an interactive course\, with personal experiences of adopters and children in care.  We cover subjects such as child development\, how our own experiences and relationships influence our parenting\, contact with birth families\, telling your child about adoption and understanding and managing behaviour. \nWe will encourage regular opportunities to discuss any issues that may arise. We hope this helps prepare you for the journey ahead.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-1-training-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Stage-1-Preparation-course.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210906T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T145103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T145103Z
UID:1777-1630933200-1630944000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Friends and Family Training
DESCRIPTION:This three hour virtual session will allow the friends and family of people that are adopting to gain an oversight and basic understanding of the following areas; \n\nthe backgrounds of children placed for adoption\nattachment theory and how children placed for adoption can form healthy attachments\n\nWhich will hopeful enable you  to feel better prepared and more understanding of the role you can play in supporting the adoptive parents and their children\non their life long adoption journey. \n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by a social worker and is intended for the relatives and friends of those already in the assessment process**
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/friends-and-family-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Friends-and-Family.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210906T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210906T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T132513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T132513Z
UID:1759-1630920600-1630931400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 1 Early Permanence (part of Prep. Course)
DESCRIPTION:**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nAdoption West believe that Early Permanence provides the best possible futures for children\, we therefore give all our prospective adopters the chance to explore this option through training. The majority of adopters are approved as Early Permanence carers\, so that our children experience fewer moves in their lives and can be placed with a family as early as possible\, however it is a personal choice and you will be given the option to opt out of becoming an Early Permanence carer to follow a more traditional adoption journey.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-1-early-permanence-part-of-prep-course-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EP-Preparation-course.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210902T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T130707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T130707Z
UID:1750-1630576800-1630598400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 2 Training
DESCRIPTION:Preparation course – Stage 2\n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nStage 2 of the Prep. Course covers three days; Thursday 2nd\,9th\,16th September \nStage 1 must have been completed in advance. \nWe encourage regular opportunities to discuss any issues that may arise. We hope this helps prepare you for the journey ahead.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-2-training-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T125501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T125501Z
UID:1734-1630058400-1630080000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 1 Training
DESCRIPTION:Preparation course – Stage 1\n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nThroughout Stage One and Two of the process\, you will be invited to attend a four-day preparation course; applicants are required to attend every session and to participate fully throughout. The preparation course is an interactive course\, with personal experiences of adopters and children in care.  We cover subjects such as child development\, how our own experiences and relationships influence our parenting\, contact with birth families\, telling your child about adoption and understanding and managing behaviour. \nWe will encourage regular opportunities to discuss any issues that may arise. We hope this helps prepare you for the journey ahead.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-1-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Stage-1-Preparation-course.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210825
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210513T094240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T094240Z
UID:1694-1629763200-1629849599@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Information Session (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in adopting this is a great way to learn more about the children who need adoptive families in our region. This is also an opportunity to ‘meet’ members of  the Adoption West Team and hear from people who have already adopted. \nPlease note attendance at these events is by invitation only\, once you have completed an Initial Enquiry\, you will be contacted by one of our friendly teams who will give you instructions and timings for joining the virtual session. \nYou can complete an enquiry form here\, or if you prefer contact your local team; 03303 550 333 or gloucester@adoptionwest.co.uk \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/gloucester-information-session-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Canva-Info-Session-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210819
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210513T094303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T094303Z
UID:1696-1629244800-1629331199@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Information Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in adopting this is a great way to learn more about the children who need adoptive families in our region. This is also an opportunity to ‘meet’ members of  the Adoption West Team and hear from people who have already adopted. \nPlease note attendance at these events is by invitation only\, once you have completed an Initial Enquiry\, you will be contacted by one of our friendly teams who will give you instructions and timings for joining the virtual session. \nYou can complete an enquiry form here\, or if you prefer contact your local team; 03303 550 333 or bristol@adoptionwest.co.uk
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/bristol-information-session-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Canva-Info-Session-4.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210812
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210513T094342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T094342Z
UID:1700-1628640000-1628726399@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Trowbridge Information Session (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in adopting this is a great way to learn more about the children who need adoptive families in our region. This is also an opportunity to ‘meet’ members of  the Adoption West Team and hear from people who have already adopted. \nPlease note attendance at these events is by invitation only\, once you have completed an Initial Enquiry\, you will be contacted by one of our friendly teams who will give you instructions and timings for joining the virtual session. \nYou can complete an enquiry form here\, or if you prefer contact your local team; 03303 550 333 or trowbridge@adoptionwest.co.uk \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/trowbridge-information-session-virtual-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T132410Z
UID:1756-1627408800-1627419600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 1 Early Permanence (part of Prep. Course)
DESCRIPTION:**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nAdoption West believe that Early Permanence provides the best possible futures for children\, we therefore give all our prospective adopters the chance to explore this option through training. The majority of adopters are approved as Early Permanence carers\, so that our children experience fewer moves in their lives and can be placed with a family as early as possible\, however it is a personal choice and you will be given the option to opt out of becoming an Early Permanence carer to follow a more traditional adoption journey.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-1-early-permanence-part-of-prep-course/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EP-Preparation-course.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T145007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T145007Z
UID:1774-1627405200-1627416000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Friends and Family Training
DESCRIPTION:This three hour virtual session will allow the friends and family of people that are adopting to gain an oversight and basic understanding of the following areas; \n\nthe backgrounds of children placed for adoption\nattachment theory and how children placed for adoption can form healthy attachments\n\nWhich will hopeful enable you  to feel better prepared and more understanding of the role you can play in supporting the adoptive parents and their children\non their life long adoption journey. \n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by a social worker and is intended for the relatives and friends of those already in the assessment process**
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/friends-and-family-training/
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210728
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210513T094201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T094201Z
UID:1692-1627344000-1627430399@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Information Session (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in adopting this is a great way to learn more about the children who need adoptive families in our region. This is also an opportunity to ‘meet’ members of  the Adoption West Team and hear from people who have already adopted. \nPlease note attendance at these events is by invitation only\, once you have completed an Initial Enquiry\, you will be contacted by one of our friendly teams who will give you instructions and timings for joining the virtual session. \nYou can complete an enquiry form here\, or if you prefer contact your local team; 03303 550 333 or gloucester@adoptionwest.co.uk \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/gloucester-information-session-virtual-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T125055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T125409Z
UID:1730-1627293600-1627315200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 1 Training
DESCRIPTION:Preparation course – Stage 1\n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nThroughout Stage One and Two of the process\, you will be invited to attend a four-day preparation course; applicants are required to attend every session and to participate fully throughout. The preparation course is an interactive course\, with personal experiences of adopters and children in care.  We cover subjects such as child development\, how our own experiences and relationships influence our parenting\, contact with birth families\, telling your child about adoption and understanding and managing behaviour. \nWe will encourage regular opportunities to discuss any issues that may arise. We hope this helps prepare you for the journey ahead.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-1-training/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210722
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210513T094116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T094116Z
UID:1690-1626825600-1626911999@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Information Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in adopting this is a great way to learn more about the children who need adoptive families in our region. This is also an opportunity to ‘meet’ members of  the Adoption West Team and hear from people who have already adopted. \nPlease note attendance at these events is by invitation only\, once you have completed an Initial Enquiry\, you will be contacted by one of our friendly teams who will give you instructions and timings for joining the virtual session. \nYou can complete an enquiry form here\, or if you prefer contact your local team; 03303 550 333 or bristol@adoptionwest.co.uk
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/bristol-information-session-virtual-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T130344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T130344Z
UID:1744-1625738400-1625760000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 2 Training
DESCRIPTION:Preparation course – Stage 2\n**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nStage 2 of the Prep. Course covers three days; Thursday 8th\,15th\,22nd July. \nStage 1 must have been completed in advance. \nWe encourage regular opportunities to discuss any issues that may arise. We hope this helps prepare you for the journey ahead.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-2-training/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210709
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210513T094055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T094055Z
UID:1688-1625702400-1625788799@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Trowbridge Information Session (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in adopting this is a great way to learn more about the children who need adoptive families in our region. This is also an opportunity to ‘meet’ members of  the Adoption West Team and hear from people who have already adopted. \nPlease note attendance at these events is by invitation only\, once you have completed an Initial Enquiry\, you will be contacted by one of our friendly teams who will give you instructions and timings for joining the virtual session. \nYou can complete an enquiry form here\, or if you prefer contact your local team; 03303 550 333 or trowbridge@adoptionwest.co.uk \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/trowbridge-information-session-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210628T143437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T143437Z
UID:1767-1625133600-1625155200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stage 2 Early Permanence (part of Prep. Course)
DESCRIPTION:**N.B. This course needs to be booked by your social worker and is intended for those already in the assessment process** \nAdoption West believe that Early Permanence provides the best possible futures for children\, we therefore give all our prospective adopters the chance to explore this option through training. The majority of adopters are approved as Early Permanence carers\, so that our children experience fewer moves in their lives and can be placed with a family as early as possible\, however it is a personal choice and you will be given the option to opt out of becoming an Early Permanence carer to follow a more traditional adoption journey.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stage-2-early-permanence-part-of-prep-course/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Preparation Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210623
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210513T094023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T094023Z
UID:1686-1624320000-1624406399@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Information Session (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in adopting this is a great way to learn more about the children who need adoptive families in our region. This is also an opportunity to ‘meet’ members of  the Adoption West Team and hear from people who have already adopted. \nPlease note attendance at these events is by invitation only\, once you have completed an Initial Enquiry\, you will be contacted by one of our friendly teams who will give you instructions and timings for joining the virtual session. \nYou can complete an enquiry form here\, or if you prefer contact your local team; 03303 550 333 or gloucester@adoptionwest.co.uk \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/gloucester-information-session-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210617
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210513T093933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T093933Z
UID:1682-1623801600-1623887999@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Information Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in adopting this is a great way to learn more about the children who need adoptive families in our region. This is also an opportunity to ‘meet’ members of  the Adoption West Team and hear from people who have already adopted. \nPlease note attendance at these events is by invitation only\, once you have completed an Initial Enquiry\, you will be contacted by one of our friendly teams who will give you instructions and timings for joining the virtual session. \nYou can complete an enquiry form here\, or if you prefer contact your local team; 03303 550 333 or bristol@adoptionwest.co.uk
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/bristol-information-session-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210611T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133046
CREATED:20210512T103650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T103650Z
UID:1678-1623411000-1623416400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Interested in adopting siblings?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a coffee and meet our wonderful social workers and adopters for an informal chat about adopting siblings.\n\nThis virtual event (hosted on Microsoft Teams)\, is an opportunity to find out more about adopting siblings\, from the people that have actually done it.\nThere is a growing need for adopters to consider siblings with\, according to the most recent data (provided nationally) out of 2\,030 children waiting to be adopted\, 890 are in a sibling group. Here at Adoption West\, we are very keen to talk to people that may be considering siblings. This event is designed to be low-key and informal and offers potential adopters the chance to have their questions answered.\nPlease come along if you are interested in finding out how you can help brothers and sisters stay together.\n\nTo register please follow this Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/myevent?eid=153621320505
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/interested-in-adopting-siblings-2/
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