All the support you need to start a family

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The National Adoption Service promotes and supports best practice in adoption across Wales. If you’re thinking of adopting or simply want more information, you’re in the right place.

There are many children who need adoptive families in Wales.

Find an adoption agency near you

How to start the journey of a lifetime

The adoption process can be a long and emotional road, but the reward at the end makes it all worthwhile. Do your research, speak to the right people and be prepared. Once you understand each step in the adoption process, you’ll be able to enjoy your journey. And you won’t be making it alone. There’s always help at hand.

Learn about the adoption process Frequently asked questions

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Now is a Good Time

Kindness. Patience. Love. Unwavering support.
We often see these qualities in our friends and family, but do we stop to celebrate them?

Find out why

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Adoption stories

Adam & Louise

Read Louise & Adam's story

Natasha

Adopter, 43

Some things you are prepared for, other you get caught completely off guard.

Read Natasha's Story

Caroline & Siobhan

Adopters

I explained that she’d be coming home with us tonight and every single night, I guess they weren’t used to the fact that they were with us now forever

Read Caroline & Siobhan's Story