About this Event
Are you LGBTQ+ & thinking about adopting? We are delighted to be holding a free Lunch & Learn at Four Pillars in Aberdeen as part of Adoption Week Scotland 2026 on Wed, 18 Nov from 12.30pm-1.30pm. Doors open 12pm.
This event is suitable for anyone curious about adoption, Whether you're just beginning to explore the idea of adopting or already considering applying, this event is for you.
Do I need to register in advance?
No, you can just turn up on the day. Doors open at 12pm. There will be refreshments on sale so you can enjoy a cuppa and a snack while you wait.
Why attend?
We'll tell you about:
- How we can support you as an LGBTQ+ adopter.
- The adoption process in Scotland and what to expect at each stage.
- The children waiting to be adopted.
- The lifelong adoption support we offer our adoptive families.
You can:
- Ask questions during the session or contact us privately afterwards and we will answer your questions by email or over the phone.
You'll also hopefully hear from one of our LGBTQ+ adopters, who will share their personal experience of adopting and happily answer your questions.
How to find Four Pillars
33 Regent Quay
Aberdeen
AB11 5BE
Why choose St Andrew's Children's Society?
- We are a signatory to the Scottish LGBTQI Rainbow Mark and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for our families.
- We are also proud members of Somewhere, the LGBTQ+ led social enterprise.
- We are a longstanding member of New Family Social.
- We have our own LGBTQ+ peer support group for our LGBTQ+ families called Proud Parent Pod.
- We have helped many LGBTQ+ families in Scotland to adopt. You can hear from some of our adopters here:
Our adoption journey as a LGBTQ+ couple - St Andrew's Children's Society
Andrew and James talk about their experience of adopting a child through St Andrew's Children's Society - St Andrew's Children's Society
Adopting a child as a single gay man - St Andrew's Children's Society
Who can adopt through St Andrew's Children's Society?
We help people to adopt who live within a 60 mile radius of Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Elgin.
Everyone is welcome — including LGBTQ+ individuals, single people, people of faith, those of no faith, and individuals from Black, Asian, and other diverse ethnicities.
What is Adoption Week Scotland?
Adoption Week Scotland is held every November to raise awareness about adoption across Scotland and to encourage more people to think about adopting. We take part in this important campaign every year.
Can't make it?
If you would like to find out more about adopting through St Andrew's Children's Society, but can't make it to our event, please call 01224 878158 or email [email protected] and we'll get back to you.
You can also set up an online meeting with us using this link.
Sign up here for a 15 minute callback at a time that suits you.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you take the next step in your adoption journey.
Special thanks to Four Pillars
We are very grateful to Four Pillars for allowing us to hold this event in their premises. You can find out more about Four Pillars and the work they do here.
Event venue & nearby stays
Four Pillars, 33 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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