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Interested in adoption? We'd love to hear from you!
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Welcome to Western Bay Adoption
There for you every step of the way
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The Adoption Process
From the moment you first consider adopting you have already begun the adoption process and discovering whether it is definitely right for you.
Records
Want help locating your birth records or other adoption related information? Get in touch with our team and we’ll be in touch to assist you.
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Adoption Support
We offer a range of adoption support services to potential adopters, adopters, adopted children, and adults who were adopted as children.
Our Children
Guides to adoption and adoption support for children as well as books and activities for children to enjoy.
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We understand adoption is an important decision to make and we are here to help you become an adopter and complete your family – every step of the way.
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Adopted Children
Western Bay Adoption Service have placed 454 children since the service formed in April 2015.
Approved Adopters
Western Bay Adoption Service have approved 284 adopters since the service was formed in April 2015.
Active Letterbox Cases
We currently have over 900 active letter box cases, which is excellent news for children.
Approval Time
The average time taken last year for adopters to progress from enquiry to agency decision to adopt was 6 months.
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There are many reasons why you may decide to adopt. Here at Western Bay we know whatever the reason, yours will be personal to you.
It may be that you have a desire to be a parent but fertility issues mean that you cannot have a birth child. Or you may be gay and adoption feels the perfect way to build your family. You may already have a family but still have space for another child.
Whatever your reason, adoption is a way of providing a permanent family for children – and it’s extremely rewarding. Adoption is for life so it’s a big decision to make for anyone. It doesn’t just change the child’s life for the better; it alters your life too – in every way!
Please read though our detailed Information Pack. At the back is an Enquiry Form. If you wish to be contacted by us and have a visit to begin the process, please fill in the Enquiry Form and send it to us or make a call to us. Alternatively, complete the enquiry page giving your details and we will contact you as soon as possible.
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Both social workers were readily available from the start and our support social worker Claire who came on board after a while…well, she’s been pretty fundamental to us surviving really.
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Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest adoption news
- March 04, 2022
WBAS team up with the Bridgend Ravens RFC and Penybont FC!
Passionate to not only recruit more adopters from Bridgend, but to support anyone affected by adoption in the county; whilst [...] - December 11, 2021
Life Journey Framework Awards 2021
Life Journey Framework stories provide some of most important pieces of a child’s adoption picture. Providing a clear, colourful narrative [...] - July 30, 2021
No turning back – Adopting siblings with Dan Part 2
There from the start Yesterday, our family stood in the doorway and waved goodbye to our children’s social worker, Claire, [...]