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Adopting siblings and older children

Adopting siblings

Adopting siblings

As part of National Adoption Week 2022 we look at the things to consider when adopting siblings. Read more

Published: 21st October, 2022

Updated: 3rd June, 2025

Author: Joanne OReilly Kee

Adopting older siblings with Nicola Marshall

Adopting older siblings with Nicola Marshall

As an adopter of children aged 4, 5 and 7 when they came to live with her, Nicola talks about the benefits of adopting older children and the challenges she has faced. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2020

Updated: 2nd April, 2024

Author: Joanne OReilly Kee

Adopting an older child with Richard Orchard-Rowe

Adopting an older child with Richard Orchard-Rowe

Why adopting an older child was the best thing Richard Orchard-Rowe ever did. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd April, 2024

Author: Helen Leach

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