Real life behind the headlines
Whether you’re one of the many people struggling with fertility issues, you’re from a same-sex partnership, you worry about the effect of a growing population on the planet or you simply want to provide a fresh start for a child, adoption can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. Of course, it isn’t without its challenges – the process to adopt can be long, intrusive and stressful, and that’s before you are even paired with a child. And bringing a child home isn’t necessarily a fairy-tale ending – it can take some children a long time to settle. It’s estimated that
