Bristol Agency Hosts LGBT Adoption Event

CCS Adoption is running a drop-in adoption event for potential LGBT adopters to give you the opportunity to find out more about adoption.

The event , being held on Saturday 4th November, It will give potential parents the chance to find out more, meet the local LGBT adoption network, and the children who need adoptive families.

There will be a short presentation at 11am and you’ll get to hear about adopters’ experiences and find out more about the application process. CCS’s adoption team will be on hand to answer any questions you might have and to tell you more about the lifelong support and training that they provide. You’ll find out what the next steps are if you decide that adoption is right for you.

In England, 1 in 10 of all adoptions are by LGBT couples. Last year, 2 in 10 of new adopters approved by CCS were LGBT couples. Working with parents across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset, CCS Adoption provide support throughout the adoption process and lifelong support after.

Attendees will also get a chance to meet current LGBT parents and hear about their experiences.

The drop-in event will take place on 162 Pennywell Road on November 4 from 10am. You can find out more details and book a space via the CCS Adoption website. While everyone is welcome, attendees are asked to phone ahead, if possible, on 0117 935 0005.