Adoption service

The Adoption team at Wiltshire Council has moved to Adoption West (adoptionwest.co.uk) (opens new window)

About Adoption West

Adoption West is the adoption agency of these councils: 

• Bath and North East Somerset
• Bristol
• Gloucestershire
• North Somerset
• South Gloucestershire
• Wiltshire

Adoption West can offer advice and support if you are considering adopting a child/ren, or if you live in one of the areas listed and have already adopted.

Adoption West's team are available to advise on the following areas:

• Adopting a child or children
• Non-Agency Partner Adoption (NAPA) (opens new window), formerly known as step-parent adoption
• Adoption Support (opens new window), including information on The Adoption Support Fund
• Birth Links (opens new window) is a support service for adopted adults and for birth relatives affected by adoption. It aims to provide advice, support, information, and guidance.

Adoption West runs regular Information Sessions for those considering adoption, this is an opportunity to hear about Adoption West, talk about the adoption process, understand more about the type of children waiting for their adoptive homes, and hear from an experienced adopter.

You can see the Information Sessions by visiting www.adoptionwest.co.uk/events (opens new window)

If you would prefer to speak to someone, you can reach a member of the friendly approachable team on 03303 550333 or email info@adoptionwest.co.uk (opens new window).

You can also connect with Adoption West on the following channels: Facebook (opens new window), X (opens new window), Instagram (opens new window).

If you're considering placing your own child for adoption, you can contact your local Children and Families Services on 0300 456 0108 and speak to someone who will be able to help.  You can also look at information about what will happen, and where to get more advice, on the Coram BAAF (British Association for Adoption & Fostering) (opens new window) website.