Barnardos Post Adoption Service would like to wish a very Happy New Year to all. Below are details of some upcoming workshops, webinars and support groups. More are to be scheduled, and details will be posted on the Barnardos webpage

For Adopted Children

Let’s Think About Adoption - a workshop for 8 -11 year old adopted children, Thursday 21st April (very limited places available). Register online.

For Adoptive Parents

• Raising Adopted Teenagers - webinar Wednesday 9th March - Register online.
• Circle of Security parenting course especially for adoptive parents:
• Circle of Security - for parents of children under 6, online, starting Tuesday 22nd February - Register online 
• Circle of Security, for parents of children aged 7-11, Dublin (Aviva stadium), starting Friday 4th March - Register online.

Special support meetings for parents who have adopted in Ireland or the UK – Thursday 17th February and Thursday 19th May - Course outline.

For Birth Mothers

• Birth mothers online support group, Wednesday 2nd February 7.30pm - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register.
• Birth mothers in person course, Cork, starting Wednesday 23rd March - course outline.

For Adopted Adults

• Adopted adults online support meeting, Wednesday 2nd March, 7.30pm - 9.30pm - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register or for more information.
• Exploring Adoption: Adult 4 session Online Course, starts Thursday 28th April - Register online.

The Barnardos Post Adoption Service may be contacted at any of their centres to address queries about their services and events. 

• Dublin: (01) 8134100
• Cork: (021) 2038005
• Galway: (091) 454489