Adoption stories

Take a look at some inspiring stories from people who have already adopted

Watch Kath from Adopt South West explain who can adopt and the types of children waiting, on BBC Spotlight news

Find out who can adopt and the types of children waiting for adoption across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay as we catch up with Kath Drescher, Head of Adopt South West, for National Adoption Week on BBC Spotlight news. Watch it here.

Let's talk about adoption

Let’s talk about adoption
Did you know that Black children wait the longest to be adopted?

Did you know that Black children wait the longest to be adopted?
Fran Lusack is a single adopter of dual heritage who is the proud parent of a daughter
Watch Kath from Adopt South West highlight the YouCanAdopt national campaign on BBC Spotlight news

You Can Adopt brothers and sisters on BBC Spotlight news
Adopting siblings was important to Amber and now her family have an open adoption

Adopting siblings was important to Amber and now her family have an open adoption
Danny and Rita share their fostering for adoption journey

Danny and Rita share their fostering for adoption journey
Join Darren as he takes you on his adoption journey as a gay, married, father to one amazing little boy!
Debbie is a single parent from Torbay