Find out more about adoption
LANCASHIRE County Council is asking people to think about growing their family through adoption. A special event will be held at County Hall to help people find out about adoption and the process involved.
The information evening takes place on Tuesday, May 9 for anyone thinking about starting or growing their family through adoption to find out more.
The event will be held at County Hall, on Fishergate in Preston, from 6pm to 7.30pm.
There’s no need to book – you can just turn up, but early arrival is recommended so that the presentation can start promptly at 6pm.
People attending the information evening are also asked to stay for the whole session.
The council is focusing on two different types of adoption, so more babies and young children can go to live with their permanent family more quickly.
Best for Baby (Concurrent Placements) places babies and young children, aged up to two, with foster carers who may go on to give them a permanent home.
Better Beginnings (The Fostering-forAdoption scheme) is for children where there is no realistic prospect of a return to their birth family.
Georgine Lee, Lancashire County Council’s adoption and fostering manager, said: “We’re looking for people from all backgrounds to offer a permanent home and family to children not able to live with their birth family.
“What matters are your personal qualities and that you are able to provide a loving home where you can support and look after a child throughout their childhood and beyond.
“More children are benefiting from an earlier start in life with their adoptive families thanks to these programmes.”
To adopt, you must be over 21 and live in Lancashire or close by, whatever your race, gender, sexuality, living arrangements, age or employment status.
You can find out more about the information evening and the adoption process at www.lancashire.gov.uk/adoption or call the adoption team for an informal chat on 0800 195 1183.
Free parking is available on the Arthur Street car park, next to County Hall.