Adoption Stories - Adopting a child with additional health needs

Some children need extra care and support due to health conditions or additional needs. These stories highlight the experiences of adopters who have welcomed children with medical, developmental, or learning needs and how they have navigated the challenges and rewards of parenting.

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Adopting a child with additional needs - Louise and David's story

"Dealing with the unknown and uncertainties for the child they adopt can be a barrier for some people. I’ve always said I would take a child with additional needs. Many people wouldn’t consider those children but I’d rather be the one who said ‘yes’." Louise and David share their story of adopting a child with additional needs.
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Adopting a child with additional health needs - Tom and Janet's story

“You get a huge amount of pleasure from seeing them hit their milestones, however small. I never thought I would hear my son say, ‘I love you’ but he did.” Here Tom and Janet share their story of adopting two children with additional health needs.  
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Adopting siblings with additional health needs - James and Bobby's story

James (33) and his husband Bobby (33) felt that with James’ healthcare experience and open-minded attitude they could offer a loving home to siblings with additional health needs. This is their story.
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Kate and Liz

Adopting as a same sex couple - Kate and Liz's story

Kate and Liz live at home with their two adopted children and dog Bob. This is their story.
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Adopting a child with developmental delay - Alice and Michael's story

"We were able to give James a secure and nurturing family, so that he could thrive and enjoy the opportunities, cuddles, love and support he deserves." Alice and Michael share their story of adopting a child with developmental delay
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Alice and Ben adopted James and his disabled brother Luke, when they were four and three years old respectively, and their four birth children were in their teens.

Alice and Ben's story

‘You learn a lot when you adopt. Alice and Ben learned that honesty really is the best policy’ Alice and Ben adopted James and his disabled brother Luke, when they were four and three years old respectively, and their four birth children were in their teens.
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Adoption Stories Sort

Kristina and David, whose faith helped guide their adoption journey
Jemma is a single adopter who had always wanted to be a mum.
Adopting a child with a different heritage - Fatima's story
Adopting siblings has changed our lives, in the best possible way! Angela and Fran's story
James and Louise talk about their journey to adopt siblings
Adopting a child with additional needs - Louise and David's story
Adopting siblings as a single parent - Sarah's story
Annie and Bob's story - adopting three sisters
Adopting a child with additional health needs - Tom and Janet's story
Jane shares her story about adopting an older child as a single mum
Adopting through Early Permanence Placement - Samantha's story
Jo and Mandy's story
Adopting siblings with additional health needs - James and Bobby's story
Liam and Nick's story
Liam and Nick adopt again!
Adopting after IVF - Melanie and Pete's story
Welcome to the house of fun! Kate and Alfie’s story
Adopting as a same sex couple - Kate and Liz's story
Adopting a child with developmental delay - Alice and Michael's story
Alice and Ben's story
Adopting after child loss - Harriet and Dan's story
A grandparent's story
Alex and Simon embrace the chaos!
Kathryn and James’ story
Louise and David's story
Charles and Sophie's story
Megan and Angie's story
Matt and James' story
Nicola's story
Michelle and Chris's story
Jane and Simon's story

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