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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.

Dad Andy reading a book with his son

Talking to your children about adoption

One dad's advice ...
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...
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...
Alex and Jo

Jo and Alex’s story – watch it here

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

Melanie’s story – a video case study

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

Robbie and Steven – our first video case study!

Hear first-hand from Robbie and Steven about their adoption experience...
Three boys smiling lying on the grass

Paul, Dean and Daniel

Paul, Dean and Daniel are a lovely group of brothers, with a very close bond to each other....
Two blonde boys playing in beach towels near the sea

Liam and Noah

Brothers Liam and Noah are looking for security and stability after a turbulent start in life....
young female playing and smiling

Madison

Four year old Madison is a happy girl, with light brown hair, blue eyes and a lovely smile...
2 dads and their baby son

Robbie and Steven

Robbie and Steven welcomed Josh* into their lives during the pandemic. Here's their story....
Baby boy laying on tummy and smiling

Jamie

Jamie is an eight month old baby with big blue eyes and blonde hair, a happy face and a cheeky smile...
Sisters

Janie and Allie

Janie (six) and Allie (four) are sisters. They are polite, happy and easygoing lovely little girls...

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