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Regional adoption agency

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Adoption stories

Take a look at some inspiring stories from people who have already adopted

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  • Sammy

  • Disability didn't stop Martin and Sue from adopting - read their story

  • Read a single man's story of adopting his 'forever' son

  • Watch Tracey and Richard talking about their adoption story

  • Fostering to adopt helped Rachel and Ben complete their family

  • Clare and Andy completed their family by fostering to adopt

  • Read Kevin and Mark's adoption story

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About Adopt South West

Adopt South West is a partnership of councils (Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay) working together to make the adoption process quicker and simpler. We want to encourage people who have not considered adoption before to come forward.

Read our statement of purpose and annual report.

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