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Adoption: Inspiring Stories

We work with some inspiring adoption carers. Read some of their stories here.

Ben & Ryan
Ben and his partner Ryan live with their two adoptive sons, two dogs, two chipmunks, a fish, chickens and a rabbit. They explain how adoption gave them the chance to complete their family.
Brad
Brad, a part time business support and legal services project manager, adopted his son, James, almost three years ago. As a single LGBT adopter, Brad knows the importance of a strong support system.
Mark & John
Mark and John live with their adopted son and their two cats.
Sutopa
Sutopa was approved as an adopter by a voluntary adoption agency in 2012 and had a 14 month old boy placed with her in early 2013.
Nicky (& Steve)
Second time adopter, Nicky, approached the family placement service when she and her husband, Steve were ready to think about finding a brother or sister for their young daughter.
Meet Matt and Ian
Matt and Ian knew they wanted to complete their family in a permanent way; they are now the proud parents of two children. Ian is a school teacher and Matt is a nursery teacher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adoption: Useful Links

  • Adoption UK
  • First4Adoption
  • New Family Social
  • Adoption Register
  • Adoption Link

Family Finding & Post Approval Support

Once you’ve been approved and the family finding team is trying to match you with a child, there’s plenty of support.

If you have any particular enquiries, please contact:

Kate Patel, Adoption Support Services Advisor

Call Kate on 01753 787628

or Email us: adopt@scstrust.co.uk

Adoption Documents

  • Adoption Information Booklet
  • Adopted Person's Information Pack 2017
  • Birth Relatives' Information Pack 2017
  • A Guide for Parents Considering Placing Their Child for Adoption
  • Information for Prospective Adopters
  • Adoption Passport

Responsible Individual

The Responsible Individual for SCST's Voluntary Adoption Agency is Lisa Humphreys.

A guide to adoption for older children aged 10+

A guide to adoption for younger children aged 2-9

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Ground Floor East,
St Martins Place,
51 Bath Road,
Slough,
Berkshire
SL1 3UF

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