Adoption@Heart welcomes LGBTQ+ people
who are considering adoption.
Since the Adoption and Children Act 2002 came into force in 2005, same-sex couples and single LGBTQ+ adopters have had the legal right to adopt.
Each year, more children find loving homes with lesbian, gay, bi or trans parents.
At Adoption@Heart, we actively encourage LGBTQ+ prospective adopters to come forward and learn more about adopting a child.
adoptions in England are to
(National data, 2024)
Adoption@Heart welcomes many enquiries from LGBTQ+ adopters.
We provide information events, clear guidance through every stage of the process, and a buddy scheme so you can hear directly from adopters who’ve been on the journey themselves.
If you are considering adoption, please get in touch through our contact form or join an information event.
A member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible to talk through the process.
We knew adoption was right for us. The moment our boys came home, it all made sense.
Read Dijon’s story
A special memory for me was the first time hearing our daughter say Daddy.
Read Kevin & Luke’s story
Go for it. Take the first step. Don’t hang back - book onto an event and start building your family.
Adoption@Heart provides adoption services for City of Wolverhampton Council, Walsall Council, Dudley Council and Sandwell Children’s Trust.
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