Early permanence gives prospective adopters the opportunity to parent a baby or child during the early weeks and months of their lives. It offers a child love and stability when they need it most - supporting them through key stages of their development.
Some of the babies and children in our care are likely to need adopting because there is a high probability of them not being able to return to their birth families. Whilst a significant number of these children will go on to be adopted, there is still a chance they could be reunited with their birth relatives.
There are two types of early permanence plans:
Concurrent placements – designed to give babies and children under two years old a better start in life. The young children are usually placed with concurrent carers in a fostering arrangement from birth or soon after, whilst the court decides on their future.
Fostering for Adoption – this is similar to concurrency, but for children of any age including babies. Approved adopters become temporary foster carers for the child or children and they stay together whilst the court decides on their future.
Adoption North West
We are working with other Regional and Voluntary Adoption Agencies from across the North West to find adoptive parents for children in our care.
Across the North West, babies and young children are waiting for the love, stability and security that a family can provide.
Find out more on the Adoption North West website and follow @adoptionnorthwest on Facebook.
Could you offer a baby a better beginning?
Early Permanence (also known as Better Beginnings) allows babies and children who can’t stay with their birth families to be cared for by their future adopters from the very start under a fostering arrangement, giving them stability and consistency at a crucial time in their lives.
We’re running information events specifically for Better Beginnings adopters to explain how this works, what it involves, and whether it could be right for you.
Book your place below to learn more, ask questions and speak to our friendly team.
The next event is:
Wednesday 30 September, 6pm-7:30pm, County Hall
Other upcoming dates
Wednesday 21 October, 6pm-7:30pm, County Hall
Wednesday 16 December, 6pm-7:30pm, County Hall
Wednesday 17 February 2027, 6pm-7:30pm, County Hall
Wednesday 21 April 2027, 6pm-7:30pm, County Hall