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We Are Family is a support community run by adopters, for adopters. Together they support adoptive parents by sharing experiences and understanding to help each other thrive.

The partnership between Adopt London and We Are Family provides support online and in person through parents’ groups, events, and resources.

You can sign up for a FREE membership at any stage of your adoption journey. Take a look at the memberships available.

Discover our podcasts, meetups, and webinars.

Podcasts

Adoption Shared Podcast

Preparing for adopting a child with additional needs

26th February 2024 , Season 4 - Episode 1

Host Eddie talks with Andrew in this episode, who candidly shares his family’s experience of adopting a child with additional needs. You can gain insights into the realities and hurdles families face navigating this unique journey.

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Meetups

WAF Adoption meet-ups around London

As part of your membership, We Are Family host a range of in person meet ups and activities for members, including people thinking about adoption, prospective and approved adopters who don’t yet have children placed and approved adopters.

Events are organised by We Are Family adopters and they are a great way to share and pick up advice and tips, with many families making new connections and lifelong friends.

WAF East London Parents Support Group

5th June 2025

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Webinars

We Are Family Talks

LGBT breaking barriers

11th September 2025, 12:00am

This webinar is delivered for LGBT community to understand how everyone experience adoption differently.

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