What's it like to adopt?
Inspiring stories of people from all walks of life who have been through the adoption process and want to share their journey.
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.
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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.
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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.
Tracey and Anthony's story "We were ready to give love to someone who wanted it"
Tracey and Anthony started the adoption process as they couldn’t get pregnant and decided the IVF process wasn’t for them. Through Together for Adoption they were placed with their daughter and less than a year later were placed with their son.