Blogs
Here at Adoption@Heart, we have a network of ‘adopter champions’ who are proud to have adopted through us. Read through their stories on how they found the adoption process and what adoption means to them.
World Adoption Day: Celebrating Adoptive Families and Connecting with those touched or impacted by Adoption
Since 2014, the world has come together on 9 November to celebrate World Adoption Day.
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Laura and her husband’s journey into parenthood
Laura and her husband adopted their little girl with Adoption@Heart. In this post Laura reflects on their adoption journey so far. Hear their story from Laura as he shares their journey, what the process was like and what family life looks like now.
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Advocating for your neurodivergent child
The best way to advocate for your neurodivergent child is to understand what makes them unique. Children who think differently, like those with autism, ADHD, or other special ways of thinking, offer a world of different experiences and viewpoints.
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Regional Adoption Agencies and Voluntary Adoption Agencies: What is the Difference?
Choosing an adoption agency is an important decision for anyone considering adoption and you may have already been doing some research to help you to decide which is the best agency for you.
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Dijon’s Adoption Journey
Dijon and his husband adopted two little boys several years ago. Hear their story from Dijon as he shares their journey, what the process was like and what family life looks like now.
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Craig and Mark’s Adoption Journey
A year on from welcoming their daughter into their family, Adoption@Heart adopters, Mark and Craig, tell us a little bit about their adoption journey.
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James' blog
As part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering week 2021 (7 - 13 March) Adoption@Heart will be sharing stories from some of our adopters, highlighting their journey and experiences of adoption.
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Craig’s blog
Recent figures published show that 1 in 6 adoptions in 2020 were to same-sex couples, the highest proportion since records began. However, new data also revealed that 37% of LGBT+ people were unsure if they were eligible to adopt.
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Jen & Lisa’s blog
Recent figures published show that 1 in 6 adoptions in 2020 were to same-sex couples, the highest proportion since records began. However, new data also revealed that 37% of LGBT+ people were unsure if they were eligible to adopt.
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Danyell & Lindy’s blog
Recent figures published show that 1 in 6 adoptions in 2020 were to same-sex couples, the highest proportion since records began. However, new data also revealed that 37% of LGBT+ people were unsure if they were eligible to adopt.
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My week working from home – Adoption@Heart Family Support Worker
Coronavirus has and continues to impact everyone. Here at Adoption@Heart, despite the challenges Family Support Workers are facing, now more than ever it is important that post adoption contact (PAC) support continues.
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My week working from home – Adoption@Heart Social Worker
The coronavirus has and continues to impact everyone. Here at Adoption@Heart, despite the challenges social workers are facing, the need to recruit adopters continues.
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Bhinder’s blog
The adoption process has been a wonderful experience. It has been emotional at points, but the journey overall has been amazing.
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My working week – Adoption@Heart Social Worker
One of our social workers has given you an insight into her week working from home.
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Our Adoption Journey: The experience of a lifetime
Our adoption process – now approaching finalisation – began three years ago.
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James and Warren
For several years now, we have always wanted to be Dad’s. We have so much love to give and could provide a little one with their forever home. As a same sex couple, traditional routes to parents were not an option for us.
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