PEOPLE in County Durham who have adopted children will be on hand to share expert advice at a drop-in session.

The information evening all about adoption is being held at Gala Theatre, in Durham City, from 6pm to 8pm tomorrow (Thursday September 25).

The event comes at a time when 48 children across County Durham are in urgent need of finding homes.

Wendy Ellis, adoption team manager, Durham County Council, said: “This is a great opportunity to find out what adoption is all about and see if you can help out. Adoption is open to almost anyone.

“You can be single, married, living together or in a civil partnership.

“If you would like to give a child the kind of care that will make a real difference to their lives then we would like to hear from you and this information session is a great way to start

“Over the past year 73 children have been adopted but there are still more waiting to find a permanent family.”

The evening has been organised by Durham County Council’s adoption service and key workers will be on-hand as well as adoptive parents who will be able to give their first-hand experience on adopting children and showing just how rewarding it can be.

There is also the opportunity to find out about the lifelong support that the adoption service offers to adoptive families.

The adoption service can be contacted on 03000 269400, emailing adoption@durham.gov.uk or going to www.durham.gov.uk/adoption