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Our children, our families

Let us introduce you to just a few of the children we’re currently caring for; and some of the amazing people who decided to adopt.

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

Teddy bear in blanket

Sophie and Alex’s story – the application process

The second instalment of our interview with one couple ...

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...

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...

Alex and Jo

Jo and Alex’s story – watch it here

Completing your family through adoption and the process involved...

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 ...

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 ...

Child playing game of life

Sandra’s story – watch her full story now

Hear about the moment Sandra and her son met her adopted son for the first time...

Three young boys playing

Thomas, Ethan and Joe*

Here we profile three little boys who need a forever home...

Little girl with watering can

One couple’s story – adopting twice!

In this video we hear all about adopting more than once...

Three young children - one boy and two sisters

Jessica, Jack and Ava

This fun trio want nothing more than to stay together in a new forever home...

Boy and girl at beach

Jess’ story – adopting a brother and sister

Read our Q&A here...

Two young boys running through a field

Andy and Steve’s story – adopting siblings

In this video Andy and Steve talk about their experiences of adopting two brothers...

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

Melanie’s story – a video case study

Mel tells us all about adopting as a single parent and the adoption process...

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...

Man smiling

Robbie and Steven – our first video case study!

Hear first-hand from Robbie and Steven about their adoption experience...

2 dads and their baby son on a step

Robbie and Steven

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

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