What Is It Like Growing Up In Britain's Foster Care System? | Part 2 | Full Episode | Origin

[@cpaige1194]

This really breaks my heart. I’m pregnant right now. My fiancé and I have always talked about adopting one day when we have a bigger house. We plan to adopt an older child because we know that they are the ones who usually get turned down. It just makes me so sad. One day I will be able to help.

[@joandeigan7826]

God bless you. You have a kind heart.

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

Cart before the horse, eh? It seems you're not good at making appropriate, moral decisions. Leave other people's children out of your mess.

[@spidercherry108]

@@naelyneurkopfen9741 how many kids have you adopted(

[@cpaige1194]

@@naelyneurkopfen9741 Yeah well our last house got destroyed in a hurricane so we are living in a tiny home while saving for our forever home. I am perfectly fine with having my cart and waiting for the horse 💚

[@kristinfrostlazerbeams]

@@naelyneurkopfen9741 a mess? You act like you know this person directly. Why so mean? There's no need to be. Seriously why so much frustration? I'd like to know because you can have your opinions but can you back them up with something so I can figure it out? Lol

[@marlenerobertson585]

It’s interesting. We have been foster parents for over 27 years now and have had quite a few kiddos adopted from our home. And everyone of them has been older. Several 12 year olds, a 13 year old a sister set of 10 and 12, an 11 year old girl and more. And everyone has been successful. Matter of fact, our one girl who was adopted at 11 invited us to her wedding a few years back. Lots of success stories. So don’t give up. There are awesome families out there who want older kids.

[@pattymelt-go3fv]

@marlenerobertson585. Wherever you are? Thank you much for your service to the next generation and society as a whole. Well done and THANK YOU!!! If there isn't an National Foster Parents Day in your country...there should be one. With out parents like you....the world would be sadder poorer place.

[@MrZzToOoFlyY]

To bad all social workers aren’t this amazing, you can tell she genuinely wants to see all these children in safe and loving homes and they are willing to fight and try their hardest to make this happen. It unfortunately doesn’t happen this way in so many cases, at least here in the US, but most workers are well overworked.

[@shandispace651]

I can say most workers overworked as they are care that much....you hear of the bad ones...the ones that stay..foster care workers are a special bunch...I was a cpi and it was tough..the investigation is far shorter in most cases..but these workers care sometimes for years.

[@maddoxhegedus2506]

It's very hard dealing with so many emotional people in hard places. I lost my son when my husband passed away. I just couldn't pull it together fast enough for the social worker. But I have kept a strong relationship with my son and had some great worker but lots of bad ones. It's a hard line of work.

[@stephanieamerson9321]

That older couple that had Tommy just melts my heart they are truly angels on earth 🥰

[@rebeccaschroeder8891]

If I had the money I would adopt them❤❤ No matter there age. Age doesnt mean anything to me. How precious are these beautiful blessings

[@NebulaBull]

As a former foster child that aged out of the system I'm happy to hear your heart has good intentions and will but from experience best intentions and great hearts aren't always in it for a lifetime.

[@JelaniSJ]

You can always look into resources for adopting in your own country! Children are in need everywhere.

[@ambertheangel31]

If I could adopt I would I dont have the money. But I would adopt any age kids.

[@margaretboyle8719]

@@ambertheangel31 Virtue-signaling doesn't help anyone but you.

[@ambertheangel31]

@@margaretboyle8719 okay one why do you feel the need to signal me out when I would do the something as the author of the original comment. Two I would adopt in a heart beat if the encomy didn't suck I have many friends who were adopted and they are still my best friends till this day

[@AinuLaire]

My parents adopted my younger sister 15 years ago (as of Feb 26). Did she have "issues"? Yes, like every kid does. But it's the most enriching experience of our family's life. If you're serious about having children, highly recommend looking into adopting. It's as much a gamble as having your own, but so rewarding.

[@Laoriginal718]

Adopting is as much of a gamble as your own it’s MUCH MORE of a gamble and most people want their own children not someone else’s. That’s the reality of it and that’s the truth. As far as it being rewarding that’s an opinion not a fact.

[@jacqueline8559]

​@@Laoriginal718 MANY children who have suffered abuse or neglect, and removed for Fostering and adoption, suffer serious mental, emotional or physical issues. THAT'S the reality that people need to be FULLY AWARE OF, before making that life-changing decision. It's something to go into, with your eyes WIDE open

[@janicewatts4444]

Went through the foster care system. No exactly how these kids feel. Was never adopted out. Always have felt insecure. I am so thankful that you found faster homes and adoptive homes for these children. God bless you

[@shadowkyber2510]

What happens when you turn 18? Do they kinda just kick you out and hope you can fend for yourself or are you allowed to stay for a bit longer til you get settled?

[@Felix-z2r]

I went through the system in the UK back in the 1950s. I owe my life to mothers that came to the orphanage to breast feed the kids like me. To the foster parents that had me for a time. It's very easy for orphans to go off the tracks when they hit teen age times, but, those adults who take time to show the kids a better way, make a big difference in the outcome of that child. Thank you to all those social workers.

[@meri7766]

I’m 19 + already preparing to get financially and mentally ready to adopt / foster a bit later in life. I might not be a perfect choice ever, but i’m better than nothing. You don’t need to be ’special’ to foster or adopt, parenting any kid is challenging. If we can help a child, why not do it. I was in the system once too. Having a good stable fosterfamily can change your life.

[@merileehanson8434]

Meri...you can be a Guardian Ad Litem now! You will get experienced in the court systems...invaluable! I've had 4 cases, 3 adoptions!

[@San-eh8do]

I hope you can afford it in your country. Here in Germany you have to got a separete room and bathroom for one foster child. If you have already one child you must build another bathroom for the foster child. So if you want to fosrer 2 children you must have two bathrooms extra, besides the bathroom you already have.

[@merileehanson8434]

Guardian ad Litem is not a Foster Parent. Look it up...

[@kaieastty8948]

@@San-eh8do that’s ridiculous. My sister and I shared a bathroom and no problem. I understand the bedroom part but not the bathroom. My sister and I were not adopted or dealt with the foster care system. I do plan to foster and adopt when I have a place to myself and I plan to get specialized license and teenagers because they are the ones that need the most help.

[@San-eh8do]

@@kaieastty8948 I wanted to foster here in Germany, and that's what they said to me. If you have your own children it does'nt care, but if you want to foster, these are the rules here.

[@janesmith4h]

This is so heartbreaking. When we were kids, my Mom became a Foster. We failed...TWICE! My sisters are now 30 & 32. My husband and I are now taking classes to get certified. We have the space and the love!

[@Dropthesoapto]

What a lovely couple. At that age they still have the will to foster. Wonderful people that make the difference.

[@Kloetenhenne]

Wasn't Tommy's "yes, pease" the most adorable thing ever?

[@alainadacosta1222]

I had tears in my eyes when she was talking about the family wanting to adopt Lauren and Liam. I hope to adopt some day and have been thinking about it for years now. This video was a great reminder to also consider adopting from foster care. I'm so so happy they all found loving families

[@nikkilynn559]

Awe tommy saying 2 mommies brought tears to my eyes. So sweet!! But my heart broke for his foster parents 💔 😢 😔 Annette is a wonderful social worker!!

[@HerMuffiness]

I agree! Annette seems to genuinely care about these children. It is a very emotionally charged job and she must be emotionally drained by end of week. Bless her and the other social workers who work so hard for these kiddos.

[@Laoriginal718]

No. He doesn’t have two moms. He has one. Homosexuals should NOT be allowed to adopt. That boy needs a father.

[@petitehippie7064]

I love Tommy's foster parents. What a wonderful couple. His adoptive mums are lovely too. My heart is so happy all these children found their forever home. It definitely made my day today. Just fabulous! 💕

[@marie.naturallysims2179]

Damn, the Lauren and Liam story is heartbreaking. If I had the money and a place in England, I'd adopt them or any child/siblings that needed forever homes. Hopefully they find a forever loving home with loving parents. Edit -watched the ending. So glad all three kids found families to take them in.

[@rochellephillips2180]

Such a wonderful ending but my heartaches for the Foster parents that truly had these children to long and had made these children a part of their families, homes,and hearts.......Ty for giving them a lot of love, understanding,and stability, so they had a shot!!

[@KEENDARLING]

I love how he calls them the 2 mommies So cute The foster couple who had Tommy was so sweet

[@kitwoo2w491]

I would be very happy to give them a permanent loving home. I pray that they are never separated. (Lauren & Liam)

[@PurdueAlum01]

Watch the 3rd episode of this show on this channel search Origin 15,000...3 episodes total...this is 2nd. Its about a family with 3 older boys ready to add these 2 to their family...worth finding!

[@gordonramsey6738]

I feel so happy for Thommy and Lauren and Liam! Those kids deserve to have a loving family like any child!! All they want is to be loved!

[@growmance2191]

I started tearing up hearing the good news Laura and Liam got a new home and won’t have to be in foster care until their 18 and feel unwanted. Congrats

[@juliannatunde3756]

But in Tomy’s case, the fostercarers can just stay in the picture as grandparents, and that would be so nice 🥰

[@HerMuffiness]

Wouldn’t that be just lovely!🙏😃

[@jacqueline8559]

Too interfering. It would be a firm NO from me...

[@Scapegoated_Soulmate]

Yeah bc I don’t get the vibe they’ll back out so peacefully. Just my opinion

[@mylastduchess9998]

It's a shame Tommy's fosterers can't stay in his life as extra grandparents. That has to be so hard for them. I wish I could foster. Unfortunately, I'm not medically able. It would break my heart to let them go but it would be worth it.

[@Mrsh3n1]

Who else was crying? Oh my gosh I wish I could adopt. Bless all these wonderful people may God find homes for these kids.

[@paigestatham6363]

Tommy’s foster dad was a little unsure about his potential match because being a lesbian couple wasn’t something culturally acceptable when Brian was going up but I love how open he was and how he was still excited and happy for Tommy finding a forever home.

[@agnesfrompoland3354]

I feel sorry for Tomy, he deserves to have a father..😪

[@lindalund9621]

@@agnesfrompoland3354 better two moms that Nobody

[@Kloetenhenne]

@@agnesfrompoland3354 wtf?

[@Ari_Days]

@@agnesfrompoland3354 say that to all ppl who lived with single mom. Cus fathers are rare. He's in a better position, he has two moms

[@KEENDARLING]

I know probably after he met the new parents he stated to feel better about t

[@judymay4469]

If I was younger, richer I'd take all them in.i was adopted at 28 months. Had a blessed happy life. I pray they all find beautiful families, love and happy great life's. Bless their hearts, God bless them all

[@emo7636]

As someone who struggled to have a child, I can say I honestly understand why most people prefer 'younger' children. I think it's because they want the experience of babyhood from the beginning, and you feel like it would break your heart to never experience that. With that being said, I think it's probably crucial to have an open mind about ages, but I'd imagine it's difficult to put one's own feelings aside and focus solely on adopting an older child.

[@shaunanacole]

I understand wanting to experience "babyhood" but mist people adopt because they are unable to have their own. So they don't get to experience pregnancy or childbirth, so if you really want a child I don't think that should matter AT ALL.

[@yesimemoin0935]

The concern is that older children will have a harder time adapting to their new family, due to neglect, trauma or strong attachments to their birth family. A toddler won't remember any parent but you.

[@junbh2]

@@yesimemoin0935 Yes, I think a lot of it is just fear. Especially since so many adopters are first time parents. Even the 'easiest' new parent experience can be overwhelming, so to think of your first experience as a parent being responsible for a child with serious trauma, who sees you as a complete stranger - it's extremely intimidating.

[@betsybabf748]

As a mom to many birth children and foster children, as well as formerly being a parenting educator, raising a child is not about our experience as the adults, but about providing a child's needs. Those who are more concerned with their own experience don't get what parenting is or what it is all about, which is concerning when choosing adoptive parents. That's a definite warning sign as those are the people not cut out for parenthood.

[@glassie6733]

There's something about these two little ones that just breaks my heart but at the same time they make me smile...Hats off to their foster parents, they've done an awesome job...😚❤️ & Annette's worth her weight in gold 💛💖🇦🇺

[@deborahfoss904]

So much admiration for these social workers such a difficult job and an emotional rollacoaster. I am so pleased Lauren and Liam found their adoptive parent xxxx

[@mgoskay]

That older couple are true angels on earth.

[@Cicada11011]

I’ll never understand why people don’t want kids 5 and older. When I get older I’m 100% planing on adopting a kid at least 5 years old, you’re taking a kid out of a sad and depressing situation. when they’re older than 4 that’s when they start to realize the position they’re in. I want to take a kid out of that situation and give them the best life I possibly can!

[@waffles3629]

Same. Everyone just wants babies because they think it's easier. I wanna adopt older kids as well.

[@vivianne6161]

@@waffles3629how are babies easier?? It’s obv about the bond n people wanting to experience “it all” meaning all stages in their children’s life

[@waffles3629]

@@vivianne6161 I have no idea why some people think babies are easier, I just know that some people think that. And yeah, some people only want the "full experience".

[@Sandstar942]

I didnt grow up in fostercare, but we were low income and split households so by the time I graduated highschool i'd lived in close to 30 different houses, between my parents and family i lived with. Even with the love of a well-meaning family, i struggle with ever feeling settled or at home. Its traumatic to have such a constantly shifting environment, regardless of if they have parents with them or not. I feel for the 'difficult' kids, who are undergoing trauma with every move and change in caregivers. We knew a live-in foster worker and the stories behind the kids were always that they struggled with the change of environment as they were passed down the chain. What a hard life it is for our kids in care.

[@leahc9723]

I live in the states, but I'd so adopt them. I plan on adopting school aged children as soon as we get settled in our new home. We will have a spare room

[@kristinfrostlazerbeams]

As a mom I can absolutely say my favorite time was when my son was around 4 to 8. He started showing his true personality and was not helpless like a baby anymore. You really start to see the person developing. Not to mention he could do certain things and was not in that diaper wearing stage which to me is very over-rated. Lol Perhaps it would take parents who have been through all that baby stage stuff to understand and appreciate the joys of an older child? Maybe I am odd but each year my kid gets older it is like more treasure is built up in him. Not sure that means what I intend it to, but that's how I personally feel. To any looking at adopting, the older ones who are tiny humans who know more about themselves is so rewarding. Babies are destructive pooping and crying machines who won't remember that time. If you're worried about imprinting or whatever it's called, an older child does the same with much more vigor since they are aware of life around them. Just my opinion which is probably weird to some but some I'm sure know what I'm talking about. 😁 Edit: To people fostering and working with these kids I send heartfelt ❤❤❤.

[@starrochelle5234]

Couldn’t have said it better. As a mother of 4 girls ranging from 26yrs- 9yrs old I’m so pass the baby stage.

[@kelseysreborns]

I don't have children however I was never interested in the infant phase . They don't start getting fun untill you can take them places, do crafts etc build memories lol. My ideal ages are 7-11 . At 7 they are aware but still like to do all the "kid stuff "

[@kristinfrostlazerbeams]

@@kelseysreborns you know what I am talking about. 🤗 The fun stages are way after infancy.

[@msch7620]

I work at a preschool/daycare. Babies are cute but it gets boring. Toddlers are wild. I like the 3/4/5 year old. You can teach them so much and it’s so interesting. My kids are 4 and 7 and I love being past the diaper, stroller stage, that I can play games with them and they can tell me about their days. A little 7 year old girl has a whole world of her own and is so cute.

[@babycakes8434]

The foster parents in this documentary are so sweet and loving.

[@sylviagerritsen7975]

Foster care is the same, people want young kids that have no problems. I fostered for eleven years and I specialised in teens and pre teens and high trauma, the ones nobody will take. Personally I think that potential adopter who wouldn’t take a child with any issues shouldn’t have a child, I don’t think they would cope with any child, just a disaster waiting to happen. I do understand a young couple would prefer a younger child but other than that I would be willing to take any child that needed to be loved.

[@anhingasnakebird9947]

No, I think it’s good that they’re allowed to say they can’t handle certain conditions or developmental issues. All parents are not right for all kids and it would only cause problems to force children upon parents who know they can’t handle a certain issue.

[@LBCGriffin]

Adopters also have to take their other children into account. If they have a small child or a child with disabilities, a child with violent outbursts could put the other child in danger.

[@junbh2]

I can understand it. Even when everything is as 'simple' as it can be, to be a new parent is overwhelming and exhausting and people may wonder if they can do it. With an older child - who by definition has at least gone through loss and trauma - they may honestly not be sure if they have what it takes. And if they do have other children then they have to consider the well being of their existing children too. An older child who has experienced abuse or neglect may have behaviour that's harmful.

[@waffles3629]

Giving up at finding adoptive placements at 8 years old is heartbreaking.

[@nitachiquita9988]

This broke my heart and has me wishing I wasn’t a 60+ single person so I could adopt Lauren and Liam. God bless all of you who give so selflessly for these darling little ones. Good bless you all ❤

[@brandyb2931]

When Lauren's foster dad said Lauren years for a mom, that made me cry.

[@nicolelipscombe6335]

Wow, I'm surprised at how open the foster system is in the UK...here in Australia, foster children are not allowed to me named or shown on any social media platforms, for their own protection!

[@karina_martinez420]

Yeah and here in the us your not even allowed to take them to like disney land

[@Ida-Adriana]

the UK is sick, they use these children as a money making scheme, they take them and keep them in foster care where people get paid and refuse nice people who want to adopt because of arbitrary reasons, they've refused white people who wanted to adopt and were matched with a black child, they were refused, and many other ridiculous stories.

[@colleen_dallas]

I wonder if it’s because they were all adopted, so those parents could sign some sort of waiver. Maybe the stories of other foster children were videoed/recorded, but we aren’t seeing it.

[@andygal2864]

In Mexico we do not have anything like foster care, it’s just the adoption. It’s very expensive and they do not have kids for adoption, most of them have parents who are in like drugs or something, so the government prefers to keep them in the system.

[@Ida-Adriana]

@@andygal2864 I wish I could adopt

[@cheyennebranscom7765]

the two year old little boy broke my heart.. he sees and knows those people as HIS people. he is going to be so confused i came even imagine. why can’t parents be parents. no child should have to go through this at all.

[@Dellzzz]

The older couple who had Tommy, they are absolute angels on earth. God bless them and their hearts for helping and loving children during the most difficult times in their lives. I wish them endless beauties and wonder life has to offer. 🤍

[@samanthagrace8874]

Are so hope the children see this show as they get older. To see the people behind the scenes, who they might not even remember, that cared about them so much

[@patriciaanndemello4652]

Taking a child( Tommy ) that's been with a foster family since birth and is now going on 3 is going to be traumatic for the child. His foster family is all he knows. Breaks my heart.

[@McCreaFamilyHomestead]

My brother and I were 5&7 and considered hard to adopt back in 1980. It’s sad how many older children are in foster care cause people only want babies.

[@franny5295]

I actually think elementary age would be ideal to adopt. Their personalities have emerged and you kind of know who you're getting. That's messed up to talk about people that way but it's true. Young enough to assimilate into a new family but old enough to know your personalities won't clash and you won't get any surprise, expensive, developmental concerns of you know you can't deal with that. And everybody can't. Better to face that head on than "rehome" them.

[@McCreaFamilyHomestead]

@@franny5295 actually that’s not true. A child will be o their best behavior in the beginning and you think you got a great child but once the child feels comfortable they can flip and become a demon.. ( yep that’s how I was)

[@msch7620]

@@McCreaFamilyHomesteadHoneymoon is a thing. But usually these kids have had follow ups and you know what you get into.

[@ronnastefan543]

Lauren is such a sweetheart. She is smart, she loves to read, she thinks about things.

[@kevinthepigeon2828]

My little brother was adopted at birth. So glad he never had to feel like no one ever wanted him. I hope to adopt kids in the future. No kid deserves to go through this.

[@katslmt1276]

Oh my goodness I wish I could. I'd take them all. Difficult children means learning to love in a new way. I don't think I could be a social worker; I'd try to adopt all of them.

[@HerMuffiness]

“Difficult children means learning to love in a new way”. What a beautiful sentiment🙏❤️

[@Cynthea_Lee]

"Can I just knock on doors?" My heart broke.

[@ginao6810]

I’ve wanted to be a foster parent for almost 15 years. It’s part of my life plan to be able to be a foster parent in the next 7 years. It’s inbuilt in all my plans going forward.

[@erin9110]

I teared up as Tommy went to his new family and seeing the foster family say goodbye.

[@betsybabf748]

We fostered, raising two girls from separate families and they were older. When they came to us, one was 11 and one was 14.

[@sammi_norris]

Literally sobbing with joy to see the successful adoptions!! ❤️

[@finnsnow2495]

It's actually a sign of secure attachment that Tommy doesn't immedatly run into their arms. It can be a bad thing when children are too clingy and hurried to any random person they meet. Being shy and warming up is a clear sign the child is very secure in attachment so kudos to the foster carers.

[@shanabenjamin8945]

Love to every kiddy around the world who spend their time helping others

[@comickillers74]

Some of these couples looking to adopt and not willing to take children with any issues is something I don't understand ,if they had a biological child and the child has learning issues or an accident that maimed them ,what would they do. There's joy raising all types of children and by saying no to children who aren't perfect is just so sad.

[@junbh2]

It's true that people can often handle a lot more than they believe they can handle. I don't think it's about being perfect or imperfect but about feeling overwhelmed by the idea of a child with needs you don't think you're capable of meeting.

[@laurenanderson7330]

But nobody would willing choose for their child to have problems. I don’t think we can judge.

[@Tamingsouls]

The foster care employees are grown-up Angels and soldiers! Working with every inch of their big hearts to save their little angels. What a beautiful and meaningful job ^^

[@cN-xv7ju]

How could anyone not want to Lauren an Liam they are so sweet ❣️

[@Zanjlm]

We adopted our daughter when she was 9. There were a lot of challenges because of the instability of her foster care, a failed adoption and finally she was in a group home when we met her. We made it through and now she's 32 and have given us 2 beautiful grandchildren!

[@MissNikkiDawson]

Omg the older foster sister of Tommy when she was saying goodbye and crying... damn. That got me.

[@Lassieandfriends]

It is soul crushing that a 7yo is seen as too old to adopt! I’d take that sweet little Angel in a heartbeat! I hate that people see it that way. I understand wanting a baby to have them from word go, but surely there are so many amazing adoptive parents who would love having a gorgeous little girl and her sweet little brother. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever to me. If you truly want to be a parent, wouldn’t you really want to just love a child who needs love? I wish I could just wrap them up in my arms and never let them go!

[@X-Gen-001]

I'm very lucky, I was adopted when I was only a couple weeks old. I hope there's support available for social workers and foster carers in the interests of their mental health. I reckon they should be allowed if they choose to and if the adoptive parents are ok with it of course, to visit the kids at some point in the future just to see the fruits of all their hard work for a sense of closure and accomplishment. Clearly these people like Annette care a great deal about the children, it's not just a job to them.

[@katielainedesigns]

Tommy’s foster parents are just amazing! ❤❤

[@janedoe805]

I would love to adopt Lauren and William even though I’m 61 and widowed. Unfortunately, l have TNBC Stage IV, I’m already living on borrowed time. This is so heartbreaking to watch these sweet adorable children who feel so unwanted. I don’t know about the UK but, in US parents/people get paid to be foster parents! There’s no “Paycheck” if they adopt these children. Unfortunately, there are so many people in the US, who foster children JUST TO GET A PAYCHECK! Also, way too much of of these children are physically, mentally or sexually abused! I sincerely hope and wish these little cuties get adopted!

[@raleighamelia7895]

It’s sad that some of these people who are considering adopting are so picky with who they choose. Not willing to deal with challenging behaviors? All children have challenging behaviors. Maybe it’s because I work in early childhood so I might have some bias but dang. When I get older I want to adopt

[@susannecurtis9724]

Bless them for all that they do for these children!

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

Those poor kids. It broke my heart to hear that little girl say no-one wants her. No kid should have think like that.

[@amor4dior169]

When I become (a lot) older, I’d like to get financially stable and adopt an older kid. I think everyone deserves to feel loved

[@rachaelworley590]

I grew up in state care, I was taken away from my mom when I was 11 going on 12. I was told that I was unadoptable but my sisters were able to get adopted so we couldn't be together anymore. I went down hill fast. I still have issues with things.

[@kerrynight3271]

I'm so sorry, Rachael. I hope you can make a happy life for yourself. Life is hard even when you grew up in a more or less happy family. It must be so much harder for you. I wish you the best.

[@namuganyidamalie4594]

Sorry about your situation. Why were you taken away from your mum?!!!

[@rachaelworley590]

@@namuganyidamalie4594 she was on drugs.

[@KYhomes4u]

I’m so sorry that happened to you! That had to be such a nightmare. I pray you have reunited with your siblings.

[@rachaelworley590]

@@KYhomes4u I was now that we are all adults. I'm close with my baby sister, my middle sister has asperger syndrome so she stays to herself and lives with their adopted mom

[@alisaheard5235]

Holy moly. I’d take those siblings in a heartbeat. Their ages are the most amazing 😢 I so want to adopt when my babies are older

[@lucyluna3361]

I was so happy for little Tommy but seeing them so sad made me cry 😢... They loved him dearly ❤

[@joandeigan7826]

I would love to adopt one of these kids if I was younger. I wouldn't care how old they are or if they had problems. After all nobody's perfect 🥰.

[@anhingasnakebird9947]

In the US, there’s no age limit on adoption.

[@mawutojineku]

I wish I could adopt all of them

[@ophelia3401]

They are exactly the match we are waiting for. He's a little young, but could manage. Maddening. I can't believe they are having trouble placing them. Families would be fighting over them where I live. They are darling.

[@paulabrown6840]

When the insist on younger children...imo it’s more about them... than helping children needing a forever home. 🥺

[@shinigami7997]

it really breaks my heart

[@phadenswandemil4345]

I think there are reasons why prospective parents might want to adopt younger children. If the couple is quite young, let's say in their early 20s, I'd imagine adopting a teen would be very intimidating because of how close they are in age. And well, perhaps the parents just want to be there for their kid's developmental years.

[@laurenanderson7330]

I don’t think we can judge

[@Kalani_Saiko]

Tommy's foster parents seemed wonderful. Same for his adoptive parents.

[@PoliteTia]

In both cases, these children were victims of alcohol destroying their birth homes. How wonderful they all found homes

[@elisaduarte3604]

So happy for Tommy and his mothers!!

[@lauragoode5298]

I hate that these children have to go into foster care and get attached and then ha e to leave heart breaking

[@michellemiller3753]

I would adopt Lauren and Liam in a heartbeat if I had the means

[@fettersofdromi]

It's so sad that older kids or kids with disabilities in this situation are basically denied a future. I'm lucky that my own parents were good because I would have grown up in an institution.

[@aprilsmith3683]

Breaks a person apart... Beautiful souls... 🇿🇦

[@Dobviews]

If I wasn't sick I would take them both in a heartbeat. Both are soo adorable. I find it so sad my own country ignores the thousands of kids in foster care but demand women have babies they cannot care for. So sad to see little ones languish in such conditions without the loving embrace of a mom and dad. Why are they feeding her soda?!

[@hannelerantanen760]

I would love to adopt lauren and liam. Ive always wanted a son and a daughter. Whoever adopts them are lucky!

[@Aaronski89]

I’m half in and I’m hoping so hard that all these kids get that forever home.

[@natty4761]

My aunt and her husband adopted a little girl very young and I truly thought she loved her but in reality she was just using her as a trophy. Meaning she didn't really cared for her she never hugged her and always yelled at her but never yelled or got after her boys.....

[@ericaschannel2599]

It’s so heart breaking to take these poor kids from the only family they know like little tommy taking him from the people he calls mama and dada like idk how tf these people do it you get attached and are easing them two years just keep them

[@vicaria119]

The older kids will appreciate being adopted more than the babies because they know how bad it could have been, babies don't know how good they have it aka rebellion later. People are to set on the idea that a child cannot be "fixed" after 7.

[@laurenanderson7330]

That’s not universally true. Many will have emotional problems.

[@naomimoran5564]

Poor Lauren :( she's an absolute gorgeous girl, she deserves all the love

[@Littlemouse884]

She is a really cool little kid she has a wonderful spirit

[@davidcaudill7779]

This is really sad to me to watch reported Daddy and me to watch this this is just it's just heartbreaking inside 😭 😭😭😭😭 it literally makes you want to go over to Britain adopt every last one of those precious little baby

[@adkaromatherapy]

How opposite from the US foster adopt system where the process is dragged out for so long it is rare to find a child as young as 7 available to adopt.

[@jennifertselentis4755]

Almost impossible to adopt a child in Britain. Friend was told they were too educated and wealthy as they match socio economic markers for matches. Eventually friend adopted a Russian child.

[@rachelmartin3631]

I'm a former foster child, and a cynical one at that. What happens when the cameras are gone? Are they the same loving people, or was that just for show?

[@emo7636]

I'd be super interested to watch a documentary on the American foster care and adoption system. It seems much more controlled and stringent in the UK, is that right?

[@msch7620]

There are countries that don’t allow adoption to the USA because of “rehoming”.

[@megansummersides4255]

Look at Australia, it’s seems near impossible to adopt.😢

[@ingeborg-anne]

Crazy to me that once a child gets up to the tender age of five or six they become hard to adopt out. If I ever adopt (I plan to foster) I will make a commitment to these "older" children.

[@valeriemoran842]

What beautiful and sweet children. I would take them in a second. I hope they find a loving home.

[@illiananarie253]

Im currently in Philippines im 17 year old and i promise to myself after i graduate college i work in usa and adopt a lovely child💓💓☺️

[@angelnitarobert9027]

I plan on adopting in the near future. I want a big family and I love children so definitely I will be so happy to adopt two or three children.

[@GOGOSLIFE]

I don't think I could do that. Raising a child, only for someone to take them from you, would break my heart, regardless if it was for the child's benefit. I'd still hurt. These people are wonderful!

[@noodles5004]

Something switches in you and that parental urge kicks in where you don't see yourself or your own pain you only see what is good for the child and even if that is going to break your heart you do it in a split second because you would never break the child's heart.

[@toxicorchid7188]

The sad thing is adoption has become such a money driven industry.

[@teresacox2511]

Yes unfortunately you are absolutely correct. Why can’t “poor or lower income” people adopt children? Poor and lower income people have children and raise them perfectly well everyday. As long as they are good productive members of society and not drug users or alcoholics or criminals, why can’t these children be raised by them? It’s certainly better than be left in orphanages or foster care. The whole system needs to be overhauled. IMO

[@toxicorchid7188]

@@teresacox2511 also fostering has become similar. Many places pay fostering parents a supplemental income meant for the child's clothing and educational and even extracurricular activities. So many who aren't in for the well being of the children are fostering children in need.