A mum is sharing her story to motherhood to encourage others to grow their family through adoption.
After several years of being single and exploring different paths to parenthood, Liv attended an Adoption in Merseyside webinar. Today, she’s enjoying a life full of “adventures” with her son.
The path from the first phone call to the home visit and training was, as Liv describes it, “very smooth”.
The training helped me and my support network understand the needs of children who have experienced trauma.”
Liv explains:
The process didn’t faze me. I understood why my life needed to be explored. My advice to anyone thinking about adopting is: don’t let the paperwork put you off.”
Beyond the education, Liv found an unexpected benefit from the training; community:
Meeting other prospective adopters was amazing—we still keep in touch on WhatsApp today.”
The turning point came when Liv received the profile of a baby boy under 12 months old. She recalls:
Something just clicked when I saw his photo. “When the match was approved at the panel, it finally sank in: I was going to be a mum. Everything began to fall into place. It felt like it was meant to be.”
Meeting her son’s foster carers was a special part of the process for Liv:
It was great to learn about his routine and get to know the foster family. They play such an important role in a child’s early life, so continuing those relationships mattered to me.”
Liv spent time with her son’s foster family getting to know him. Over time their bond grew stronger:
On placement day, he lifted his arms to me. In that moment, I knew he felt safe.”
The transition into her home went smoother than Liv could have hoped for:
I was nervous, of course, but he settled in beautifully. I prepared myself for the worst, but it couldn’t have gone better”.
Liv says becoming a mum has been the best experience of her life:
It’s everything I hoped for and more. We go on adventures together, and my parents absolutely love being grandparents.”
Her advice to anyone considering adoption:
“Trust the process, take your time, and know that when it happens, it will feel right. For me, it truly felt like it was meant to be.”
Ready to start your journey?
Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) recruits adopters across Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, and Wirral. If you are ready to learn more, join one of our upcoming friendly online webinars:
- Wednesday 11 February at 6pm
- Saturday 28 February at 10.30am
Cllr David Lonergan, Knowsley Council Cabinet Member for Knowsley Council Children’s Services, said:
“There are children waiting right now for the stability and love that only a family can provide.
We urge anyone considering adoption to reach out to the brilliant team at Adoption in Merseyside. They will guide you through every stage of the journey, ensuring you have the support you need for life.”
For more information visit www.adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk.