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Year: 2023

In My Own Words by Lillybelle, age 11

There is a strength of hearing children and young people’s voices – step into the mind of 11-year-old Lillybelle, as she reflects back on her adoption journey. We hope that her story will bring comfort to children on their own journey.

Adopting Alfred – new book recommendation

Emma adopted through Adopt South West in 2019 and has just written a new book for prospective adopters. We hope this book will be helpful especially as it focuses on the adoption journey from a birth child’s perspective.

Adopt South West’s Annual report for 2022 to 2023

Our Annual Report for 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 has been published. It provides an overview of our services including adoption support, early permanence, improving adoption services, partnership work, recruitment and much more! Find a link on our website at the bottom of the homepage.

“I couldn’t see life without her.” Debbie’s adoption story

This week is National Adoption Week, a week in which we highlight adoption and celebrate the good that it brings, not just for children who are adopted, but also for parents who adopt and their extended families. Parents like Debbie, in Torbay. She adopted her six-year old daughter, Bo, with Adopt South West.