All the support you need to start a family
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 youHow 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.
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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
Amanda & Martin
Adopter
It saddened me to think that I was her third (mum).
Read Amanda & Martin's Story
Christopher
Adopter, 44
You’ve given your child something they may never have had.
Read Christopher's Story
Meinir
Adopter, 40
In that moment it didn’t matter how daunting or scary it was.
Read Meinir's Story
Damian
Adopter, 31
We are a unit. We move forward together - and we have a lovely little family
Read Damian's Story
Martyn and Lee
Adopters
You are starting from scratch because every family does things differently
Read Martyn and Lee's Story
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