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 18 August, 5.30pm until 8pm - In person, Loxley House, Station St, Nottingham, NG2 3NG.

• Wednesday 16 September, 12pm until 2pm - Online.

• Tuesday 20 October, 5.30pm until 8pm - In person, County Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG.

• 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.

• Call us: 0115 804 4567

• Email us: enquiries@adoptioneastmidlands.nottscc.gov.uk

• Complete a web enquiry form

• Book a First Steps Call

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

• Sunday 9 August, 12 until 5pm at CommuniTree Festival, Formal Gardens, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, NG8 2AE.

• Tuesday 11 August, 10am to 3pm at Queens Medical Centre, D floor Restaurant and Art Gallery, North Road, Wollaton, Nottingham NG7 2UH.

• Thursday 13 August, 10am until 1pm at Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FH.

• Sunday 16 August, 12 until 6pm at Nottingham Carnival, Victoria Embankment, Nottingham NG2 2JY.

• Saturday 12 September, 11am until 6pm at Derby Pride, Markeaton Park, Markeaton Lane, Derby, DE22 4NH.

• Sunday 13 September, 12pm until 5pm at Nottingham Mela, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, NG8 2AE.

• Friday 18 September, 10am until 2pm at Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE.

• Sunday 20 September at University of Derby Sports Centre, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB, (times to be confirmed).

• Monday 21 September, 10am until 12pm at Belper Library, Derwent St, Belper, DE56 1UQ.

• Tuesday 13 October, 10am until 1pm at Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FH.