Adoption stories

Learn what it's like to adopt with us

  • Anya and Rhea's story

    Once Anya and Rhea were civil partners they decided the time was right to build their family through adopting with Barnardo’s.

    Real-life stories
    Adoption
  • Matthew's story

    Matthew, a single dad from Kent, talks to us about why he decided to adopt with Barnardo's, what the process was like, and what he thinks potential adoptive parents should know.

    Real-life stories
    Adoption
  • How fostering to adopt gave baby Charlie a secure, loving home

    Early Permanence (sometimes called EP) is an umbrella term which covers both Fostering for Adoption and Concurrent Planning. Find out how baby Charlie found a loving home with Cheryl and Zoe through Fostering for Adoption.

    Real-life stories
    Adoption Fostering

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