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Our features are aimed at prospective adopters and permanent foster carers.

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Informative articles and real-life stories about adoption and fostering from families, children and professionals.

*BEST OF* our online features!

Three sisters, three stories, three lives
Clare and her partner Nita adopters three little girls of Asian and white ethnicity and they strongly believe that a;; three should have the opportunity to learn about their backgrounds and have contact with their families...
Prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol
Dr Florence Merredew, BAAF's Health Group Development Office describes the effects of parental drug and alcohol misuse on children's development.
What it's like being adopted
Zoe, a young adopted person, tells us what's it like for her...
Opening up to adoption
For Nicky, Robin and their birth daughter Emily, the arrival of Kathy in their family through adoption has made their life complete...

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We rely on real-life stories of people whose lives have been touched by adoption or fostering. Please contact us if you have a story or there is a subject you would like covered. Even if you do not want your real name or photograph published, we can still use your story to help and inspire others.

'Voices of adoption' podcasts. Whether you have made the decision to adopt or are still thinking about it, listening to people who have first-hand experience of adoption and the process will give you an insight.

Last updated: 10 July 08

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