"Across the UK, agencies are looking for more adopters and foster carers from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, and they would love to tell you more about it at an event near you. At these events you can also hear from other LGBT people in your area who have formed families through adoption and fostering. You can learn about the children who need families, the process, and how adoption & fostering has changed people’s lives." ~ New Family Social
Anyone who has read my blog from the start will remember that our journey began in May 2010 when we attended an event at Ealing Council as part of their own 'Pink Families' campaign. Well, this year they have brought the event forward to align with LGBT A&F Week. When we attended we were so inspired by the great speakers and their success stories, it was that evening we decided to begin this whole journey in the hope that one day having children might also happen for us.
Last month we received an email from the event organisers asking us if we would speak at this years event, having gone through the process with Ealing and been matched with our son in a relatively short time. Of course we were honoured to have been asked and can't wait to return - in many ways it feels like a good end to our own adoption journey.
So if anyone is reading this who is thinking themselves of adopting or fostering, I look forward to seeing you there and hope the event inspires you also.
