A collection of blog posts from people like you who have adopted children. We have adoption blogs covering the whole adoption process, from choosing your adoption agency, preparation training, family finding, and life as a parent of adopted children. Read adopters' experiences in their own words.
Jodie & Louise – The Best of Friends
Jodie and Louise adopted siblings aged two years and 10 months. In this blog, Jodie describes meeting the children and the special bond her son and daughter now have.
Mike & Nathan - Adopt a Person
For me, being a passionate adoption advocate, the fact that pretty much anyone can adopt now is great. But that doesn’t mean that everyone should…..
Louise & James - The Jam Sandwich
For Louise, an ordinary bread roll becomes a powerful symbol of progress, as she reflects on her daughter’s journey from food insecurity to feeling safe and confident enough to express her own choices.
Louise & James - Sports Day
Louise and James adopted their two girls with Adoption Focus. In this post, Louise's youngest daughter makes her proud at sports day.
Louise & James - Small Steps to Progress
Louise and James adopted their two girls with Adoption Focus. In this post, Louise takes a moment to consider her daughter's progress.
David & Michael - Contact; It's Not Like Madonna!
David and Michael are parents to an adopted daughter. In this post, David discusses the importance and challenges of contact with their daughter's birth family.
Sam & Gary - The Home Visit
Sam and Gary adopted their son through Adoption Focus. In this post Sam writes about the initial visit stage of the process.
Louise & James - Just a Car Seat
Louise and James adopted their two girls with Adoption Focus. In this post Louise reflects on their adoption journey so far.
Sam & Gary - Time to be Mommy?
Sam and Gary adopted their son through Adoption Focus. In this post Sam writes about her desire to adopt and the beginning of their journey.