Here are some useful resources to help you understand what to expect before, during and after the adoption process.
Read, watch and listen…
You can’t change their past, but you can make a choice and change their future. Understand more about the children waiting for you.
Truth be Told: Adoption Stories is an insightful and heart-warming listen from different adopters across Wales. Hear from the people who’ve already been there and done it.
The National Adoption Service aims to improve adoption services across Wales and promotes and supports best practice in adoption.
Adoption UK provide support, community and advocacy for adoptive parents.
The British Association for Adoption and Fostering (CoramBAAF) supports the professional development needs of practitioners through education and training.
DEWIS provide support for adoptive families at all stages in their adoption journey.
Family Information Services (FIS) provide free, impartial support and advice on a range of family issues such as childcare costs, education, healthcare and leisure services.
The Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma (COECT) provides information, advice and resources to help families understand the impact of childhood trauma and how best to support children who may have experienced difficult or traumatic events in their lives.
New Family Social is a charity supporting LGBTQ+ people who are fostering, adopting, or considering growing their family. They offer information, resources and a welcoming community to help families feel supported throughout their journey.
Becoming a parent through adoption is easier and quicker than you might think. The process is there to make sure the adoption is a success for both you and the child.
We get lots of questions about adoption, so we might already have the answer to any questions you have.
If you’re interested in adoption, need additional support, or just want to ask us some questions, we’d love to hear from you.
You can also speak to an adoption worker for an informal chat, and we can then send you an information pack.
Freephone
0800 085 0774
Email
adoption@wrexham.gov.uk
