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 6 October, 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.
Thursday 19 November, 10am to 1pm at John Lewis, Victoria Centre, Nottingham.
Tuesday 15 December, 6pm until 8pm - Online.
Sunday 29 November, 9.30 am until 12.30pm at the University of Derby Sports Centre, overlooking the climbing wall. DE22 1GB.
To register your attendance at an information event, please complete our booking form.
Call us: 0115 804 4567
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
Monday 5 October, 10am until 2pm at Kings Mill Hospital (Kings Treatment Centre on the corridor leading to clinics 1 to 10), Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4JL
Tuesday 13 October, 10am until 1pm at Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FH.
Sunday 8 November, 11am to 3pm - Drop in between these times for a chat. Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, NG5 3FN.
