Information Sessions

At St David’s, we invite all prospective adoptive families to attend our Introduction to Adoption Workshop—a two-hour online session designed to provide essential information about adoption. This workshop helps you explore whether adoption is the right path for you and your family.

During the session, we cover the following key topics:

• Who we are: An overview of St David’s Adoption Service and the difference between a Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA) and a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA).
• What we look for in adoptive parents: Insight into the qualities and attributes we seek in prospective adopters.
• The adoption process: A step-by-step guide to what you can expect on your adoption journey.
• The children we support: Understanding the needs and experiences of children with a plan for adoption.
• Real experiences: Hearing directly from an adoptive parent about their journey and their experience with St David’s.
• Therapeutic parenting: An introduction to this approach and its importance in adoption.
• Next steps: Guidance on how to proceed if you’re ready to take the next step.

Our workshops are held monthly and are usually facilitated by our Stage One Manager, Dan, alongside one of our experienced social workers. We strive to create a welcoming and informal atmosphere where participants feel comfortable asking questions.

Since the workshops are hosted on Zoom, we ask participants to:

• Have their cameras on and join from a quiet space to fully engage and participate if needed.
• Use headphones and exercise discretion if children are present in the home, as some topics can be sensitive.

If you’re adopting as a couple, we require both applicants to attend the session. However, if needed, you can attend separate sessions.

How to Join
If you’d like to attend one of our upcoming workshops, please reach out via our Contact Us page, email us at info@stdavidscs.org, or call 02920 667 007.

2025 Workshop Dates:

• January 21st | 10am–12noon
• February 20th | 4pm–6pm
• March 25th | 10am–12noon
• May 20th | 10am–12noon
• June 19th | 4pm–6pm
• July 22nd | 10am–12noon
• August 21st | 4pm–6pm
• September 23rd | 10am–12noon
• October 23rd | 4pm–6pm
• November 18th | 10am–12noon
• December 11th | 4pm–6pm

We look forward to supporting you on your adoption journey!