Adoption: Inspiring Stories

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, 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 and John live with their adopted son and their two cats.

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.

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.

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.