A word from...... James Lawrence, Head of Communications & Engagement

What's it really like to adopt or foster if you're LGBT+? It's a question we're often asked. However, while we know anecdotally what it's like - either from talking to our members or from parenting ourselves - it's hard to talk authoritatively about the national situation in the UK. 

That's why in 2020 we opened our first national State of the System poll. The findings were eye-opening. 

To measure progress and understand what LGBT+ adopters and foster carers currently go through we've opened the poll again for 2021.

If you're one of our Gold or Silver members you can add your voice and share your experiences now.

We'll publish the results in September, to coincide with the Adoption & Fostering Support Week for LGBT+ parents. We're thrilled that some 200 LGBT+ adopters and foster carers have already shared their experiences with us this year. If you're able to, please do participate and help us understand where things need to improve.