Adoption stories are often moving, highlighting the journey of individuals and families coming together in a unique and meaningful way.
Our adopters include single people, couples who are married, in a civil partnership, or living together. We positively welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ communities as well as applications from families who already have children.
Here at Together for Adoption, we have a huge network of proud adoptive parents who have made the decision to adopt a child or children with us. Here are a few of our families sharing their own personal journey.
Paula and Gareth's story
“Seeing our children laughing and joking together means the world to us.” says Paula from Wigan.
Read Paula and Gareth's story
Rachel and Carl's story
Rachel and Carl discuss the impact adoption has made in their lives
Read Rachel and Carl's story
Rosie and Dave's story
"Adopting the girls has been the best thing we’ve ever done."
Two years ago, Rosie and Dave adopted two young girls. They have kindly shared their experiences of the adoption process, their advice on how to prepare for adopting children with additional needs, and their thoughts on the benefits of adopting slightly older children.
Read their full story.
Iain and Andrew's story
"We were impressed by Together for Adoption’s support offer"
After completing their family with a baby boy, Iain and Andrew are encouraging other same sex couples to look into adoption this LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week.
Read their full story.
Steven and Matt's story
"Our son is the best thing that's ever happened to us"
Steven and Matt adopted their son through Together for Adoption. They say that he’s the best thing that’s ever happened to them and they’re even thinking about adopting again.