"When thinking about adopting we really just focused on what we could provide. The support network around you, the love that you can give. The home we can provide is safe and comfortable and nurturing. That's what's more important to the children than our gender." - Sarah and Geraldine.
Last year, one in five adoptions in England were to same-sex couples. Sarah and Geraldine's experience of adopting two primary school aged children with Buckinghamshire Council is one story that the council is sharing during LGBTQ+ Adoption Week (3-9 March), as it celebrates the role that LGBTQ+ people can play in changing lives through adoption. The council will also be challenging perceptions about who can adopt and highlighting the support that is available when adopting with them.
Buckinghamshire Council is also hosting a special lunchtime information session on Tuesday 1 April where a guest speaker from the LGBTQ+ community will share their experience of adopting with the council. Everyone interested in adoption is encouraged to attend, places are limited so book now.
Find out more about LGBTQ+ Adoption Week and book onto the information session online: buckinghamshire.gov.uk/LGBTQ-adoption-week (external site)
Anita Cranmer is Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet Member for Children's Services, she said:
"We are seeking people from all kinds of backgrounds to come forward to care for children who need a loving and safe home. You can build a family through adoption, no matter what your sexual orientation, relationship status, faith or ethnicity.
"As long as you have a spare room and the ability to provide a safe and caring environment then we welcome your interest in adopting or fostering through us."
"We celebrate diversity at Buckinghamshire Council and we welcome all loving adoption and foster parents, so please, start your adoption journey today and start it with us – the rewards are huge, and you'll join a friendly and welcoming community too."
If you're interested in finding out more about adoption and fostering with Buckinghamshire Council, please visit Buckinghamshire Council's website:
- Adoption - buckinghamshire.gov.uk/adoption (external site)
- Fostering - buckinghamshire.gov.uk/fostering (external site)
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