Our sessions are informal, friendly, and completely free to attend. Whether you’re just curious or already thinking seriously about adoption or fostering, this is a great opportunity to chat with people who’ve been through the process and ask any questions you have.

Below are the dates for our January information sessions:

Upcoming Virtual Sessions:

Adoption Information Session — Tuesday 6th January, 12:30pm

Fostering Information Session — Thursday 29th January, 12:30pm

Our sessions are informal, friendly, and completely free to attend. Whether you’re just curious or already thinking seriously about adoption or fostering, this is a great opportunity to chat with people who’ve been through the process and ask any questions you have.

Below are the dates for our January information sessions:

Upcoming Virtual Sessions:

Adoption Information Session — Tuesday 6th January, 12:30pm

Fostering Information Session — Thursday 29th January, 12:30pm

Over the past months, children have come together in fun, supportive workshops to learn about their rights, to build friendships, and to discover just how important their voices are. Through creative activities, they’ve explored who they are, what matters to them, and how they want the world to see them.

This journey hasn’t just been about making art – it’s been about making space. A space where young people feel safe, confident, and proud to share their stories. A space where creativity becomes a tool for healing, connection, and hope.

And now, these powerful stories are being shared with the wider world, where we are showcasing their artwork. These exhibitions are more than displays – they are a call to listen. To listen to the voices of care experienced children and young people. To understand their challenges, to celebrate their strengths, and to see the world through their eyes.

Through this project, children and young people are growing in confidence as they learn about their rights and discover the power of using their voices. Creativity is giving them new ways to express themselves, connect with others, and begin to heal. At the same time, our communities are learning and changing too – developing greater understanding, empathy, and respect as they experience these stories and artworks. One right has come through as the most important of all: the right to be safe. Many of our young people have experienced times in their lives when they did not feel safe, and being able to explore this right through art has been both powerful and healing. This is why the project matters: when children are given the chance to be heard, they shine. Their art is powerful, their voices are strong, and their stories deserve to be celebrated.

Over the past months, children have come together in fun, supportive workshops to learn about their rights, to build friendships, and to discover just how important their voices are. Through creative activities, they’ve explored who they are, what matters to them, and how they want the world to see them.

This journey hasn’t just been about making art – it’s been about making space. A space where young people feel safe, confident, and proud to share their stories. A space where creativity becomes a tool for healing, connection, and hope.

And now, these powerful stories are being shared with the wider world, where we are showcasing their artwork. These exhibitions are more than displays – they are a call to listen. To listen to the voices of care experienced children and young people. To understand their challenges, to celebrate their strengths, and to see the world through their eyes.

Through this project, children and young people are growing in confidence as they learn about their rights and discover the power of using their voices. Creativity is giving them new ways to express themselves, connect with others, and begin to heal. At the same time, our communities are learning and changing too – developing greater understanding, empathy, and respect as they experience these stories and artworks. One right has come through as the most important of all: the right to be safe. Many of our young people have experienced times in their lives when they did not feel safe, and being able to explore this right through art has been both powerful and healing. This is why the project matters: when children are given the chance to be heard, they shine. Their art is powerful, their voices are strong, and their stories deserve to be celebrated.

Our sessions are informal, friendly, and completely free to attend. Whether you’re just curious or already thinking seriously about adoption or fostering, this is a great opportunity to chat with people who’ve been through the process and ask any questions you have.

Join one of our remaining sessions before the end of the year:

Upcoming Virtual Sessions:

Adoption Information Session — Tuesday 25th November, 12:30pm

Fostering Information Session — Thursday 4th December, 12:30pm

Our sessions are informal, friendly, and completely free to attend. Whether you’re just curious or already thinking seriously about adoption or fostering, this is a great opportunity to chat with people who’ve been through the process and ask any questions you have.

Join one of our remaining sessions before the end of the year:

Upcoming Virtual Sessions:

Adoption Information Session — Tuesday 25th November, 12:30pm

Fostering Information Session — Thursday 4th December, 12:30pm

If the dates above don’t work for you but you would still like to learn more about adoption, we would love to have an information chat with you. Drop Tina an email on tina@scottishadoption.org and she will link you up with the best person to speak to. Whether that is a member of our fantastic team or connecting you with an adopted parent who can share their experiences with you directly.

If the dates above don’t work for you but you would still like to learn more about adoption, we would love to have an information chat with you. Drop Tina an email on tina@scottishadoption.org and she will link you up with the best person to speak to. Whether that is a member of our fantastic team or connecting you with an adopted parent who can share their experiences with you directly.

Food for Thought – supporting families with problematic eating and mealtimes, is a workshop that has been developed in collaboration with Health psychologist, Dr Sarah Snuggs at the University of Reading. Dr Sarah Snuggs and Dr Polly Cowan have undertaken academic research together identifying the need for tailored food based interventions for care experienced children and families. Their research indicated that problematic patterns of eating were significantly higher in a care experienced population.

The workshop uses the expertise of Jette Lemvig, occupational therapist, who has worked with families struggling with food and mealtimes alongside academic research and adoption and fostering expertise. It is aimed at supporting families feeling more confident at supporting eating behaviours and mealtimes and reduces the conflict that can occur around food and mealtimes.

When: 21st October @ 8.00pm

Where: Online

The event is free for all Scottish Adoption and Fostering families, with a small fee for those joining us from outside our network. Register here to attend this great event.

Food for Thought – supporting families with problematic eating and mealtimes, is a workshop that has been developed in collaboration with Health psychologist, Dr Sarah Snuggs at the University of Reading. Dr Sarah Snuggs and Dr Polly Cowan have undertaken academic research together identifying the need for tailored food based interventions for care experienced children and families. Their research indicated that problematic patterns of eating were significantly higher in a care experienced population.

The workshop uses the expertise of Jette Lemvig, occupational therapist, who has worked with families struggling with food and mealtimes alongside academic research and adoption and fostering expertise. It is aimed at supporting families feeling more confident at supporting eating behaviours and mealtimes and reduces the conflict that can occur around food and mealtimes.

When: 21st October @ 8.00pm

Where: Online

The event is free for all Scottish Adoption and Fostering families, with a small fee for those joining us from outside our network. Register here to attend this great event.

If you’re thinking about Adoption but aren’t sure where to start, join our free, informal sessions for a relaxed chat, no pressure, no commitment.

What to expect:

• Get to know Scottish Adoption and Fostering, discover what makes us a supportive, experienced, and inclusive agency.
• Hear real stories from adopters who’ve opened their hearts and homes, learn what it’s really like, the challenges, and the rewards.
• Take part in a live Q&A, ask your questions and connect with others exploring the idea of fostering.

Whether you’re ready to take the next step or simply want to learn more, this session is for you!

When: Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Where: Online via Teams — just click here on the day to join!

Everyone’s welcome, just friendly advice and plenty of inspiration.

Let’s explore how you could change a child’s future through fostering.

Got questions? Drop Dave a message at david@scottishadoption.org

If you’re thinking about Adoption but aren’t sure where to start, join our free, informal sessions for a relaxed chat, no pressure, no commitment.

What to expect:

• Get to know Scottish Adoption and Fostering, discover what makes us a supportive, experienced, and inclusive agency.
• Hear real stories from adopters who’ve opened their hearts and homes, learn what it’s really like, the challenges, and the rewards.
• Take part in a live Q&A, ask your questions and connect with others exploring the idea of fostering.

Whether you’re ready to take the next step or simply want to learn more, this session is for you!

When: Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Where: Online via Teams — just click here on the day to join!

Everyone’s welcome, just friendly advice and plenty of inspiration.

Let’s explore how you could change a child’s future through fostering.

Got questions? Drop Dave a message at david@scottishadoption.org

After the success of our Foster Care Fortnight information session, we’re excited to launch a monthly online drop-in for anyone curious about fostering!

If you’re thinking about fostering but aren’t sure where to start, join our free, informal sessions for a relaxed chat, no pressure, no commitment.

What to expect:

• Get to know Scottish Adoption and Fostering, discover what makes us a supportive, experienced, and inclusive agency.
• Hear real stories from foster carers who’ve opened their hearts and homes, learn what it’s really like, the challenges, and the rewards.
• Take part in a live Q&A, ask your questions and connect with others exploring the idea of fostering.

Whether you’re ready to take the next step or simply want to learn more, this session is for you!

When: 4th December
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Where: Online – Click here to sign-up.

Everyone’s welcome, just friendly advice and plenty of inspiration.

Let’s explore how you could change a child’s future through fostering.

Got questions? Drop Tina a message at tina@scottishadoption.org

After the success of our Foster Care Fortnight information session, we’re excited to launch a monthly online drop-in for anyone curious about fostering!

If you’re thinking about fostering but aren’t sure where to start, join our free, informal sessions for a relaxed chat, no pressure, no commitment.

What to expect:

• Get to know Scottish Adoption and Fostering, discover what makes us a supportive, experienced, and inclusive agency.
• Hear real stories from foster carers who’ve opened their hearts and homes, learn what it’s really like, the challenges, and the rewards.
• Take part in a live Q&A, ask your questions and connect with others exploring the idea of fostering.

Whether you’re ready to take the next step or simply want to learn more, this session is for you!

When: 4th December
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Where: Online – Click here to sign-up.

Everyone’s welcome, just friendly advice and plenty of inspiration.

Let’s explore how you could change a child’s future through fostering.

Got questions? Drop Tina a message at tina@scottishadoption.org