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  1. The best information i have found exactly here. Keep going Thank you”

    Posted by Kelly Brown on 12th Jun at 6:58PM (flag as inappropriate)

  2. Adopting a child with special needs has been a very challenging and rewarding experience. Some of which we were prepared for and some which was a surprise to us. However the most difficult part is dealing with the 'professionals'. You need to be a strong advocate for your child and be prepared to fight for what is best for them.
    The adoption process is such an emotional rollercoaster that you have to be determined to get through it. It is more of a challenge than I think anyone can prepare you for, it was only knowing it was for our child that kept us going, but worth it once he was with us.”

    Posted by Elspeth on 13th May at 8:08PM (flag as inappropriate)

...little Jonny followed by little Jenny, running around in a grassy meadow. Life’s not like that. There is a lot to gain by adopting a special needs child.”

Jacqui and Robert, 39 and 49

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    “He believes that everyone around him adores him, which is true. So, he’s… in a way, emotionally much easier to look after and we just have to deal with his medical problems”

    Avril, 57

  • Video by Lucy B

    “I can’t imagine that I do feel less close to my children or less fond of them because they are adopted, they are very wonderful people and they have taught me a lot about being a mother and they have needed me in that way,”

    Lucy B, 51

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