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Our children, our families

Let us introduce you to some of the amazing people who decided to adopt and just a few of the children in our care.

We have children of all ages and backgrounds who need loving families. Most are aged between one and six years old. Some may have additional needs such as learning difficulties or disabilities; others need a family where they can live with their brothers and sisters.

Please note that some children’s names have been changed, and some stock photos used for privacy and safeguarding reasons.

Sean and Kelly with a child

Sean and Kelly

Adoption after fertility treatment....
Steve and Robbie with two children

Steven and Robbie

Steven and Robbie adopted both of their children via Early Permanence....
Mother receiving tulips from son

Ten year’s into an adoption journey

A mother tells the story of how they adopted two young boys...
Little boy climbing up a bank

Meet five-year old Luke

An appeal for a home for a five year old boy...
Mother drawing with disabled daughter

Lynn and Terry’s story – supporting children with additional needs

Read the family's story here...
Allison and her two boys ticking each other

Meet Allison – adopting a child with additional needs

Watch the video here...

Allan and Debbie’s story – adopting an ‘older’ child

Article written by our adopters...
Family playing computer game

One family’s story – adopting children with additional needs

Watch the video here...
Twin boys with puppets

Natalie, Oliver and their twin boys

Watch their video case study....
Sisters Isla and Layla

Jennifer and Stephen’s video – adopting two girls

Watch our videos here...
Little boy building blocks into a tower

Louise’s story – life with a disabled child

Adopt a new perspective ...
Overhead shot of the octopus sand art

Our adopter’s family fun day

Watch our videos here...
Oliver, Natalie, Reuben and Isaac

Natalie, Oliver, Reuben and Isaac

Adopting twins...
Little girl and box sitting next to a tree

Meet Mara and Jonnie

Could you offer a home to twins?...
Jennifer and Stephen and their daughters

Stephen and Jennifer’s story

Adopting two girls...
Two sisters sitting together

Why should people adopt siblings?

Advice from real-life adopters...
Adopters Gillian and Ryan being interviewed for film

Ryan and Gillian’s story – adopting sisters

Watch their video case study...
Adopters Ryan and Gillian

Gillian and Ryan’s story – adopting sisters

Experiences of adopting two sisters...
Adopter Claire being interviewed

Claire’s story – from one child to two

Watch our videos here...
Brother and sister in traditional Indian clothes

Claire’s story – adopting siblings

Changing your mind on sibling adoption ...
Little boy aged approx 5 cuddling brother aged 3

Meet Ryan and Alex

Could you offer a safe home for two brothers?...
Field in the morning

Blog 5: Panel

An adoptive mum's real story...
Notebook with flowers

Blog 4: Stage 2 – PAR and Panel

Adoption from one mum's perspective...
Teddy bear in blanket

Sophie and Alex’s story – the application process

The second instalment of our interview with one couple ...
Andy Steve and their two boys

Andy and Steve – adopting siblings

Watch the video here...
Picture of postbox

Blog 3: paperwork and training

An adoptive mum's real story...
Mixture of toys on blue and pink background

Sophie and Alex’s story – deciding to adopt

The early conversation with Adopt Coast to Coast...
Alex and Jo

Jo and Alex’s story – adopting with birth children

Watch the video here...
Flowers on table

“I’m a single parent who adopted three brothers in a row”

Anita's Fostering For Adoption (FFA) story...
Collection of cuddly toys

Blog 2 – talking to biological children

An adoptive mum's real story...
Little boy playing with dinosaur toys

Meet Benjamin and Harry*

We’re looking for a home for two brothers...
Blog on notebook

Blog 1 – introduction and the first steps

An adoptive mum's real story...
Dad holds little girl's hand on stepping logs

“I met my daughter at an adoption activity day”

Part 2 of Beth and Adam's story ...
Child playing game of life

Sandra’s story – brothers meeting

Video case study...
Woman and young son on holiday

Single parent adoption – Abi’s story

Here from our single mam in our latest FAQ...
Little girl holding hands with baby brother

Holly and Frank*

We're looking for a permanent home for this brother and sister...
Three pairs of trainers in a row in different sizes

We adopted siblings, then six years later did it all again

Beth and Adam's story...
Dad Andy reading a book with his son

Talking to your children about adoption

One dad's advice ...
Family of four in garden watering flowers

One couple’s story – adopting twice!

Video case study...
Boy and girl at beach

Jess’ story – adopting a brother and sister

Read our Q&A here...
A family day out at the beach for B

Paul’s story – a dad’s prospective

Adopting an older child...
Baby Josh on playmat with 2 dads

Advice to anyone considering adoption

Our real adopters offer their advice...
2 children playing

Mel’s story – single parent adoption

Video case study...
2 boys in the farm pointing at sheep

Read Andy and Steve’s story here

Adopting brothers and preparing for future questions as told by Andy...
2 dads and their baby son on a step

Robbie and Steven – Early Permanence (formerly Fostering for Adoption)

VIDEO CASE STUDY...
Baby Josh on playmat with 2 dads

Robbie and Steven

Robbie and Steven welcomed Josh* into their lives during the pandemic. Here's their story....

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