Adoption is one of the most rewarding journeys a person or family can take — but across the UK, and especially in our local authority areas, fewer people are coming forward to adopt.

Why? We believe that it is often, it’s down to outdated beliefs, myths, or people ruling themselves out before they’ve even made an enquiry.

Our latest campaign, “You’re more ready than you think!”, aims to challenge those assumptions and show that adopters come from all walks of life — whether you're single, renting, LGBTQ+, or living with a health condition. What matters most is your ability to offer love, stability and care.

In this episode, we speak to two adopters, Linzi and Dan, who share how they realised they were ready — and what helped them take that first step.

If you’re an adopter, when did you feel ready? When did you know adoption was the right path for you? We’d love to hear your story — drop us a comment or send us a message on social media. Your experience could be just the encouragement someone else needs to take that first step.

And if this episode has given you the nudge to explore adoption further, visit our website www.adoptionnow.org.uk where you ill be able to download our Information Pack, or give our Information Line a call on 01204 336096 — our friendly team is always here to help.