Can you be a child’s family?

MORE than 100 children across Wales are waiting for a permanent, loving family to come forward and welcome them into their lives.

Barnardo’s Cymru believes every child deserves the chance to have a happy childhood and positive future.

So during this National Adoption Week, Barnardo’s urges anyone who believes they have room in their hearts for a vulnerable child or for two or more siblings to get in touch.

At Barnardo’s Cymru we work with potential adopters to help them become parents for the first time, or to extend their families. We particularly encourage and support people to consider adopting a child or children who might otherwise have to wait longer for their forever family because they are over the age of three, have additional needs, are disabled, or have siblings.

With more than 100 years’ experience of finding families for children, we offer support through the entire process, offering training and support groups plus services to help parents and children.

Whether you already have children, are single or married, male or female, a homeowner or renting, identify as straight or LGBTQ or have just always wanted to start a family, we want to hear from you. The aim is to provide the best possible team for children who’ve had a tough start in life.

To find out more about adoption, ring 02920 493387 or visit www.barnardos.org.uk/adoption

Jason Baker Head of Barnardo’s Cymru fostering and adoption service