Stage two adoption training
Family and friends workshop
Training outcome: By the end of this session your family members/ friends will understand the adoption process and how parenting an adopted child can be different to parenting a birth child. They will also understand how they can best support you throughout your adoption journey.
Adoption welcomes a child to your wider family as well as your immediate family. This workshop has been designed specifically for members of your support network (friends, family and significant others) who will be connected through adoption.
Training aims
The workshop introduces participants to:
- the adoption process
- the needs of adopted children
- the best ways they can support you throughout your adoption journey
"I feel much more prepared to help my son and son in law on their exciting journey into parenthood!"
Training delivery
Most of the sessions will include a guest family member or friend who will share their experience in supporting the adoptive family with their adopted child or children.
"The whole session was extremely informative, relaxed and enjoyable. "