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Adoption stories

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

  • Mandy and Zoe holding baby son Mandy and Zoe were concerned how their small community would react to two mums adopting

  • Matt and Scott Instead of surrogacy, Matt and Scott gave a child a loving home

  • Martin Disability didn't stop Martin and Sue from adopting - read their story

  • A father with his son Read a single man's story of adopting his 'forever' son

  • Tracey and Richard Watch Tracey and Richard talking about their adoption story

    Tracey and Richard

  • A baby crawling Fostering for adoption helped Rachel and Ben complete their family

  • A young child walking on a beach Clare and Andy completed their family with fostering for adoption

  • A man and a girl crossing a stream Read Kevin and Mark's adoption story

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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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