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Adoption stories

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

Debbie's daughter has a severe disability - she shares the importance of her support network
Meet Lewis
Meet Alfie and Bertie
Adoption Through a Child's Eyes - podcast
Lizzy is an adoptive mum to three awesome small people
Matthew and his husband adopted a little boy. "We met other adopters that helped with our anxieties."
Watch Kath from Adopt South West explain who can adopt and the types of children waiting, on BBC Spotlight news

Kath Drescher talks about National Adoption Week on BBC Spotlight news
Did you know that Black children wait the longest to be adopted?

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About Adopt South West

Adopt South West is a partnership of councils (Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay) working together to make the adoption process quicker and simpler. We want to encourage people who have not considered adoption before to come forward.

Read our statement of purpose and annual report.

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