WalesWe provide support to adopters and prospective adopters in Wales through a dedicated office, based in Cardiff. This page provides information on adoption and the kind of support we can provide for adopters in Wales. For information on COVID-19 and support during this time please click here Please note: During these unprecedented times, training & face to face events have been cancelled for the time being. They will resume as soon as it’s safe & appropriate and we will update accordingly. In the meantime, you can take part in our Adoption UK Wales Online Training: download the flyer for more info and dates. We're hiring: see if there is role for you. Contact the team Helpline Volunteering Policy Work Children & Young People Community Groups Useful Links Community Groups Wales Our local Community Groups are run by experienced volunteers for Adoption UK members in Wales. The groups provide a supportive environment for the adoption community through a variety of meet ups, including evening meetings, coffee mornings and family events. Many of the groups are now also meeting online. Here is a list of community groups in Wales. If you would like to attend a meet up, please contact Adoption UK on 029 2023 0319 or email [email protected] for forthcoming dates. Adopted adults – evening meetings every month in Cardiff (and also online) Dads – evening meetings for adoptive fathers (and also online) Grandparents – monthly lunchtime meetings in Cardiff (and also online) LGBTQ+ - monthly family events in South Wales for LGBTQ+ adopters and their children (and also online) Adoptive parents of children aged 10+ - monthly meetings in South Wales (and also online) Single adopters – monthly family events for single adopters and their children (and also online) Area groups – Mid and West Wales AberystwythAn evening community group for adoptive parents and prospective adopters Aberystwyth After School ClubAn After School Meet up for adoptive parents and children Llandrindod WellsA group for adoptive parents and prospective adopters at coffee mornings, evening meetings and family days Powys (Llandrindod Wells) Area groups – North Wales Denbighshire (Rhyl)An evening community group for adoptive parents and prospective adopters Area groups – Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Cardiff An evening community group for adoptive parents and prospective adopters (and also online) Cardiff Parent and Toddler (Under 5s)Fortnightly meet ups for adoptive parents and their pre-school children (includes exclusive use of soft-play area) Vale of GlamorganAn evening and family events community group for adoptive parents Area groups – South East Wales CaerphillyMonthly coffee mornings for adoptive parents and prospective adopters. (and also online) Young children welcome at the face-to-face meetings. NewportAn evening community group for adoptive parents and prospective adopters (and also online) Area groups – South West Wales Pembrokeshire (St Davids) Area groups – Western Bay BridgendAn evening community group for adoptive parents and prospective adopters (and also online) SwanseaAn evening community group for adoptive parents and prospective adopters (and also online) Come along and meet new friends. Would you like to help run a group in your local area, or perhaps start one if your area is not currently offering a group? Contact the Lead Coordinator Community Support for an informal discussion on 029 2023 0319 or email [email protected]