Adoption At Heart

We’ve Moved Our page! 😊

To stay up to date with everything happening at Adoption@Heart, make sure to like and follow our new page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FV31tb1ug/?mibextid=wwXIfr&wa_status_inline=true

You’ll find updates on our upcoming events, news updates, helpful adoption knowledge and stories from our community!

Even if you just fancy staying in touch, we’d love to stay connected with you all.

We look forward to seeing you over on our new page 💜

Massive thank you to everyone in attendance of our most recent Adoption@Heart information event! Don't worry if you missed it, our next one event is on Tuesday 20 January.

Book your tickets now 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adoptionheart-virtual-information-event-tickets-1976867590178?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss out on our first adoption information event of 2026 on tomorrow at 6pm!

Whether you are ready to take the next step, or just need some more information, our events are the best place to start.

👉 Book your place now: https://www.adoptionatheart.org.uk/events/what-to-expect.html

A@H are excited to share that the survey for Adoption UK's annual Adoption Barometer is now open. It will run from Tuesday, 6th January until Monday 9th February.

Now in its 8th year, the Adoption Barometer report is a significant milestone, capturing the voices of thousands of individuals with lived experience of adoption and driving the policy agenda across the UK's four nations. The survey should only take about 10-15 minutes to complete and your valuable insights will contribute to the Adoption Barometer Update 2026, which will be published next summer.

You can participate in the survey by following this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdoptionBarometer2026

Curious about adoption but not sure where to start?

Our information events are designed to give you a real insight into what adoption involves – in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Here’s what you’ll experience:

🌟 A chance to meet our friendly team and hear honest answers to your questions
🌟 An overview of what adoption means and what the journey looks like
🌟 Information about the needs of children who need loving homes
🌟 Guidance on who can adopt and the support available every step of the way

Whether you’re just exploring or ready to take the next step, this is a safe space to learn more. No pressure, no obligation – just information to help you decide what’s right for you.

We offer online and in-person events across the West Midlands, at times to suit busy lives.

👉 Book your place today: https://www.adoptionatheart.org.uk/events/what-to-expect.html

The Adoption@Heart team wishes everyone a Merry Christmas - we hope your day is filled with the festive spirit 🎅 🎄

Are you considering adoption?

Whether you are ready to take the next step, or just need some more information, our events are the best place to start.

🗓 Date: Thursday 8 Jan 2026
🕕 Time: 6-7pm
📍 Where: Online

During this relaxed and informative session, you’ll:

✅ Discover how the adoption process works
✅ Learn about the children who need families
✅ Find out who can adopt
✅ Meet our friendly, experienced team
✅ Have the chance to ask any questions you may have

👉 Reserve your spot today (more dates available): https://orlo.uk/Fafw8

We are the regional adoption agency for the Black Country, working in partnership with Dudley borough Sandwell Children's Trust Sandwell Our Walsall Wolverhampton Today

Ready for a sneak peek? 👀

Adoption@Heart’s Family Patchwork Quilt is all ready for its first official outing at the Wolverhampton Fringe Festival.

Designed by local Black Country artist, Alex Vann, it’s made up of almost 300 patches from local children and residents and even four of the local Mayors.

We also asked our patchwork artists to describe what ‘family’ and ‘home’ mean to them. Around the border of the quilt, we have ‘stitched’ people’s responses, which are all so unique and heartfelt.

Come to St Peter’s Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton on the 28th, 29th and 30th of November to see it up close.

And please remember to tag us in any social media pictures of you and the quilt, as we’d love to see them!

Latest figures show a worrying drop in adoption interest, leaving nearly 3,000 children still waiting for a place to call home.

Every child deserves love, stability, and belonging.

Could you be the one to offer a ‘welcome home’?

To learn more about the path of adoption, visit our website with the link below 🔗🏠

https://orlo.uk/22ePJ

From medieval legends to Mughal hunting coats, patchwork quilts reveal centuries of creativity and cultural history.

Quilting isn’t just about keeping warm; it’s a technique that has shaped clothing, celebrated life events, and preserved stories. From bed covers to padded garments worn under armour, quilts reflect both domestic life and professional artistry across the world.

Patchwork quilts involve sewing fabric pieces into a larger design. While it started in the domestic space, many historic patchwork quilts were made for storytelling and showing people’s daily lives and experiences.

Adoption@Heart’s Family Patchwork quilt tells the story of what ‘family’ and ‘home’ means to different people. With almost 300 patches, we’ve ‘woven’ a tapestry of individuals’ stories and preserved their memories like a digital time capsule.

Come see it for yourself on the 28th, 29th and 30th of November at the Wolverhampton Fringe Festival at St. Peter’s Collegiate Church.

Or if you want to check the digital version now, head to our website with the link below:

https://orlo.uk/LhkKg