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My wife and I are both 49 and were approved to adopt two years ago we have shown an interest in 10 children without success. Are we too old?
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my sister has huntingtons disease. she has tried ivf but doesn't want to go through that again. her and her husband have good jobs, own their own house and are very settled ?
I have applied to foster and have a panel date in a few months time. I would like to eventually adopt, would the assessment be shorter if I have been fostering?
I am 33 and getting married. Is it possible to have my stepfathers name on the marriage certificate? I have not been adopted but he's the only Dad I've known since I was 2.
we were refused adoption by our local council due to my partner having a conviction for missuse of drugs from 8 years ago would we be able to try anywhere else
Our agency seems to be very ditached in their relationship with us, we struggle to communicate with them and they jump to alot of conclusios inaccurately
sally on I am 25,want to adopt, but single,renting and can hardly pay a 1room appartment. Is there any help?
sue on My wife and I are both 49 and were approved to adopt two years ago we have shown an interest in 10 children without success. Are we too old?
Lucy on We would love to adopt... Where would we start?