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SUMMARY:Coffee and Chat for LGBTQ+ Week
DESCRIPTION:This is a great opportunity for those that might be thinking about adopting a child or children\, to come along and have their questions answered by those that have done it. This event has been organised as part of the LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering celebrations that we take part in annually. \nWe welcome anyone considering adoption – it’s that simple. But\, we appreciate that those from the LGBTQ+ communities may have some specific questions and concerns that relate to their sexual orientation or gender identity\, and how others (including children\, birth families\, and professionals) may process this. \nWe want to assure you\, that there is very little that hasn’t been asked before\, and if we don’t have the answer yet\, we will do our best to work with you and find it. \nThe event is open to anyone interested in adoption\, at any point in their journey. \nView on Eventbrite and book your space
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/2711/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231127T122845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T110825Z
UID:2647-1709748000-1709751600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231127T122713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T122713Z
UID:2648-1708621200-1708624800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20240125T124839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T124839Z
UID:2699-1708509600-1708513200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee and Chat Session - for potential adopters
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about adopting with Adoption West at our virtual chat\, these session is designed for those at the very early stages of considering adoption. \nThere’s no such thing as a silly question\, this offers a safe space to ask anything you like. \nBring your coffee to meet our knowledgeable social workers and experienced adopters\, and have your questions answered. \nPlease follow the Eventbrite link to register your interest: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/adoption-west-27620899279 \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/coffee-and-chat-session-for-potential-adopters-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Chat Session,Drop-in Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231127T122553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T110706Z
UID:2649-1707840000-1707843600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231127T122341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T110632Z
UID:2643-1707314400-1707318000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231113T111538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T110559Z
UID:2607-1706198400-1706202000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230525T081724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T133544Z
UID:2389-1705606200-1705615200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hearts and Minds - run by CCS
DESCRIPTION:CCS Course – Fees Apply \nAn 8 week specialist therapeutic parenting programme for adoptive parents\, delivered by Dr Jude Courtney and Dr Helen Kirkaldie. \nDesigned for all adopters\, but particularly those who find themselves getting limited rewards from family life\, feeling frequent stress or wanting to think about the parenting of their child. The programme will focus on the 8 habits of the thriving adoptive family and provide strategies on how to embed these into your daily family life. The programme will enhance your family’s existing knowledge and enable reflection on the emotional journey that adoption brings. \nSuitable For: \nThis programme will be suitable for those who are trying to improve their family life or just prevent things from getting any worse. It will also be of particular benefit to those who are contemplating\, or are about to engage in\, therapeutic intervention\, providing a good grounding from which to start therapy.  Adopters will need to have had a child placed for 6 months or more. \nIf you parent as a couple\, we strongly advise that both parents attend. \nLocation: The course will take place virtually via Zoom for its duration. \nTime: Wednesday evenings 7.30-10pm \nDate:  18th Jan\, 25th Jan\, 1st Feb\, 8th Feb\, break for half term\, 22nd Feb\, 29th February\, 7th March\, 14th March \nObjectives of the programme: \n\nTo give parents a thorough understanding of the theory which lies behind therapeutic parenting\nTo understand the neurological changes that parenting brings to both adults and children\nTo help parents become more confident in therapeutic parenting strategies and learn how to make these become habits of daily life\nTo give parents a sense of hope that they are connecting to their complex child and can bring about more open\, emotional engagement with them\nTo help parents to reflect upon the emotional issues for them that have arisen from adopting a child who has experienced early trauma and might have developed blocked trust\nTo help parents find strategies that protect them from moving into blocked care\n\n  \nFee:        £850      per person \nMore details can be found here: https://www.ccsadoption.org/the-centre/events-calendar/hearts-and-minds/ \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/hearts-and-minds-run-by-ccs-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231129T111600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T111600Z
UID:2656-1705485600-1705489200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee and Chat Session - for potential adopters
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about adopting with Adoption West at our virtual chat\, these session is designed for those at the very early stages of considering adoption. \nThere’s no such thing as a silly question\, this offers a safe space to ask anything you like. \nBring your coffee to meet our knowledgeable social workers and experienced adopters\, and have your questions answered. \nIn some sessions\, we will have adopters present who have a ‘specialism’ in a certain area\, but you are welcome to join any session that fits your schedule. \nPlease follow the Eventbrite link to register your interest: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/adoption-west-27620899279 \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/coffee-and-chat-session-for-potential-adopters-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Chat Session,Drop-in Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231113T111419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T110511Z
UID:2605-1705410000-1705413600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book onto the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite \n  \nN.B. Please be advised that these Information Sessions replace Q&A Sessions\, you do not need to attend both. If you have any questions please use the contact button at the top of the page to get in touch.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-8/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231004T092455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T092455Z
UID:2568-1704967200-1704974400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:10 Online Week Therapeutic Parenting course - for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes find your child’s behaviour hard to understand? Do some of your parenting techniques seem ineffective? \nWe are running a course for our adoptive parents looking specifically at the impact of children’s early experiences on their behaviour and emotional well-being. We will be exploring alternative parenting ideas and strategies. \n\nThe course runs for 10 weeks; from 11th Jan to 21st March with a break for half-term on the 15th Feb from 10 am to 12 pm.\nSessions run from 10 am to 12 pm and will be held online.\nWe are running this course for families whose children have been living with them for at least 6 months and who are aged between 3 and 10 years old.\n\nContact claire.jarvis@adoptionwest.co.uk for more details
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/10-online-week-therapeutic-parenting-course-for-existing-adopters-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231005T092137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T092137Z
UID:2577-1702566000-1702569600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book onto the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite \n  \nN.B. Please be advised that these Information Sessions replace Q&A Sessions\, you do not need to attend both. If you have any questions please use the contact button at the top of the page to get in touch.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231004T092754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T092754Z
UID:2570-1701795600-1701799200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book onto the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite \n  \nN.B. Please be advised that these Information Sessions replace Q&A Sessions\, you do not need to attend both. If you have any questions please use the contact button at the top of the page to get in touch.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231002T093757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T100159Z
UID:2554-1701280800-1701288000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Following on from National Adoption Week\, we are holding a number of in-person Information Sessions. These sessions offer a great opportunity to meet our team and have your questions answered. \nIf you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry\, if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book onto the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite \n  \nN.B. Please be advised that these Information Sessions replace Q&A Sessions\, you do not need to attend both. If you have any questions please use the contact button at the top of the page to get in touch.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-4/
LOCATION:In-person – Yate
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231002T093701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T131358Z
UID:2552-1700762400-1700769600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Following on from National Adoption Week\, we are holding a number of in-person Information Sessions. These sessions offer a great opportunity to meet our team and have your questions answered. \nIf you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry\, if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book onto the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite \nThis event will be held at St. Lawrence’s Church Hall\, Barnwood\, Gloucester \nN.B. Please be advised that these Information Sessions replace Q&A Sessions\, you do not need to attend both. If you have any questions please use the contact button at the top of the page to get in touch.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-3/
LOCATION:In-person – Gloucester
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231002T085859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T131105Z
UID:2545-1700071200-1700078400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Following on from National Adoption Week\, we are holding a number of in-person Information Sessions. These sessions offer a great opportunity to meet our team and have your questions answered. \nIf you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry\, if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book onto the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite \nThis event will be held at County Hall in Trowbridge. \n  \nN.B. Please be advised that these Information Sessions replace Q&A Sessions\, you do not need to attend both. If you have any questions please use the contact button at the top of the page to get in touch.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-2/
LOCATION:In-person – Trowbridge
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20231004T093523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T093737Z
UID:2572-1699437600-1699441200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:What's stopping you? (session for those considering adoption)
DESCRIPTION:Have you thought about adopting? \nWhat’s holding you back? \nWe are here to answer the questions most important to you. \nPlease come and talk to us. We need people like you to consider offering a permanent home to some of our most vulnerable children. \nBring your coffee and join us for an online chat\, meet our knowledgeable social workers and experienced adopters\, and have your questions answered. \nThis session is intended for those at the very start of their adoption journey and offers the opportunity for individuals and couples to have their questions answered in an informal and relaxed online setting. It is open to all. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-holding-you-back-from-adopting-tickets-721094341587 \nPlease be aware if you decide to look further at adoption you will also need to attend an Information Session.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/whats-stopping-you-session-for-those-considering-adoption-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Chat Session,Drop-in Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230918T134708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T093649Z
UID:2532-1698400800-1698404400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:What's stopping you? (session for those considering adoption)
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about adopting with Adoption West at our virtual chat. \nHave you thought about adopting? \nWhat’s holding you back? \nWe are here to answer the questions most important to you. \nPlease come and talk to us. We need people like you to consider offering a permanent home to some of our most vulnerable children. \nBring your coffee and join us for an online chat\, meet our knowledgeable social workers and experienced adopters\, and have your questions answered. \nThis session is intended for those at the very start of their adoption journey and offers the opportunity for individuals and couples to have their questions answered in an informal and relaxed online setting. It is open to all. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-holding-you-back-from-adopting-tickets-721094341587 \nPlease be aware if you decide to look further at adoption you will also need to attend an Information Session.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/whats-stopping-you-session-for-those-considering-adoption/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Chat Session,Drop-in Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230717T090431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T091730Z
UID:2471-1697727600-1697731200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption is the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to hear about our agency\, talk about the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, it is really important that both of you attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will let how you can complete an Initial Enquiry\, if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book onto the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite \n  \nN.B. Please be advised that these Information Sessions replace Q&A Sessions\, you do not need to attend both. If you have any questions please use the contact button at the top of the page to get in touch.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/qa-session-68/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230515T125540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T125540Z
UID:2377-1695315600-1695319200@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-65/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230711T104602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T104602Z
UID:2463-1695290400-1695297600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:10 Online Week Therapeutic Parenting course - for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes find your child’s behaviour hard to understand? Do some of your parenting techniques seem ineffective? \nWe are running a course for our adoptive parents looking specifically at the impact of children’s early experiences on their behaviour and emotional well-being. We will be exploring alternative parenting ideas and strategies. \n\nThe course runs for 10 weeks; from 21st September to 30th November with a break for half-term on the 26th of October.\nSessions run from 10 am to 12 pm. and will be held online.\nWe are running this course for families whose children have been living with them for at least 6 months and who are aged between 3 and 10 years old.\n\nContact claire.jarvis@adoptionwest.co.uk for more details
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/10-online-week-therapeutic-parenting-course-for-existing-adopters-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230712T115918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T120104Z
UID:2465-1694599200-1694602800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee and Chat Session - for potential adopters
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about adopting with Adoption West at our virtual chat. \nThere’s no such thing as a silly question. \nBring your coffee and meet our knowledgeable social workers and experienced adopters\, and have your questions answered. \nIn some sessions\, we will have adopters present that have a ‘specialism’ in a certain area\, but you are welcome to join any session that fits your schedule. \nPlease follow the Eventbrite link to register your interest: Coffee and Chat September 13th \n  \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/coffee-and-chat-session-for-potential-adopters-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Chat Session,Drop-in Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230515T125503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T125503Z
UID:2375-1694534400-1694538000@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-64/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230906T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230515T125422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T125422Z
UID:2373-1694023200-1694026800@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-63/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230817T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230515T125340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T125340Z
UID:2371-1692288000-1692291600@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-62/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230525T095538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T095752Z
UID:2398-1691834400-1691856000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:PRIDE Swindon and Wiltshire
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to be out and about this summer attending PRIDE Events. \nMembers of our wonderful enthusiastic team\, will be on hand with experienced adopters to answer all your questions. Please come along and say hello. \nCirencester – June 18th\nBristol – July 8th\nSwindon – August 12th\nGloucester- September 9th \nSwindon and Wiltshire PRIDE: https://www.swindonwiltshirepride.co.uk/
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/pride-swindon-and-wiltshire/
LOCATION:Queens Park\, Swindon
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230808T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230515T125254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T125254Z
UID:2369-1691514000-1691517600@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-61/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230802T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230515T125209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T125209Z
UID:2367-1690988400-1690992000@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-60/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230515T125059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T125059Z
UID:2365-1689868800-1689872400@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-59/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213808
CREATED:20230515T125008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T125008Z
UID:2363-1689076800-1689080400@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-58/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Q&A Session Pre-Stage1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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