Meet the Adopter: Adopting Children with Additional Needs

In this episode of ‘Meet the Adopter: Adopting Children with Additional Needs’, LGBTQ+ adopters of two daughters, Karen and Charmaine, talk with PACT social worker Julie Stolland about adopting children with additional needs.

This episode was filmed as a special for National Adoption Week back in 2018 and focuses on how and why they said yes to children who need extra support and what day-to-day life looks like for their family. From preparation and matching to support with medical, developmental or educational needs, Karen and Charmaine reflect on their journey, along with identity and family dynamics.

‘Meet the Adopter: Adopting Children with Additional Needs’ is a short webcast film from First4Adoption’s ‘Meet the Adopter’ series – a set of interviews designed to share adopters’ lessons learned and advice for people considering adoption. It captures real adopters’ experiences of saying yes to children who need extra medical, developmental or educational support, offering practical insight and encouragement to prospective adopters.

Available to listen to via YouTube.