15,000 Kids and Counting: The Transition (Adoption) | Full Documentary | Reel Truth
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Published 2019-07-07
Child protection levels in Britain are at a record high. On average, one child is taken into care in Britain every 20 minutes and over 15,000 children were waiting to be adopted last year alone, double that of five years ago. With unparalleled access to the entire adoption process, this three-part documentary series follows social workers, foster carers, birth parents and adopters as heart-wrenchingly difficult decisions are made about the future of some of Britain’s most vulnerable children. From the makers of the award nominated Britain’s Sex Gangs, executive producer Brian Woods and director Chris Eley bring you this in-depth series following the entire adoption process, from the parents who are desperately fighting to keep their children to the couples eagerly waiting to become adoptive parents and bring a child into their home.
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All Comments (21)
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This social worker is heaven sent, she is so amazing with these kids and trying to hug and comfort Lauren. Truly she cares for the kids, they are not just work or another case for her.
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A lot of the feelings those kids went through getting adopted is so relatable. I was adopted at 7 years old and it was a huge mix of emotions. Fear, elation, anxiety, and sadness for leaving my foster parents. Don’t remember a ton of the details now, but I do know I cried a lot. That first night my twin sister, my parents, and I all curled up in the bed together. From the first day I felt so much love I had never experienced before.I’m super grateful. I have the best parents ever.
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How sweet are Lauren and Liam's faces when they watched the DVD from their new family.
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"They don't jut like you, they love you." Bought tears to my eyes when she said that to Lauren.
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This show has got me in tears. I can’t imagine being that young and having to say goodbye to your mom for the last time. That seems so traumatic, and then all the stress and uncertainty of waiting for somebody to adopt you.
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The adoptive parents are all amazing!! I love both sets and the way the adoptive parents of Lauren and Liam did everything they could to assure the children made me cry. I cannot imagine being on either side. So emotional watching this. I cannot leave out the foster parents of Lauren and Liam too. They both are amazing! The family adopting destiny also made me cry. I’m just happy for all of them and esp the children!!
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We adopted 3 kids from foster care in 2006, at that time they were 7, 3 and 2. We also had a bio kid who was 13. It was not all sunshine and rainbows, but they are the best thing ever and we cannot imagine life without them. Now I just want to know how I get the adults to move out. I was told we make it too comfortable.
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the couple who adopted the baby are so lovely, i hope she's living the happiest life
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I absolutely love that they made a book and dvd introduction for the children!
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wow! What a compassionate social worker, so much love for the children!
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Love that Lauren an Liam have found their forever home ❣️
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They need to make more episodes of this program. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it😁very heartwarming and all social workers should be like those on here! So unfortunate there aren't more authentic genuine people like both the social workers, foster parents and adoptive parents! This world would be a much better place but especially for the children
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I love the happy stories in this documentary. As a solo foster Mum and a primary school teacher I have to say that the social worker is one in a million.
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I watched the first half of this program, and I hope that somebody at Social Services keeps an eye on Emily and tries to help her get away from Matthew. She’s almost a child herself, and needs someone to help her get housing, get back in school (mature student) and get her life back on track, before she lands pregnant again, or before he takes his uncontrolled anger out on her. She is super vulnerable and is between a rock and a hard place, and she remains with very angry, controlling guy, who has his own mental health issues, because she has nowhere else to go. Very sad. Also…if you are on Child #3 being removed and put into care, your Benefits should be frozen til you get a Vasectomy or your tubes tied. Seriously…this is just a ridiculous situation. There are stricter laws around Pet reproduction than there are for neglectful/ abusive “parents”.
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Watching Lauren and Liam going through the process of getting to know their new family, it’s clear that it would make it so much easier on both but especially Lauren being older and feeling the pressure more, that the siblings are going to be together!
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All these precious babies I hope they all end up in happy protective forever home❤️
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Wow!! These people are amazing! I would never want to start over with little kids! The world needs more people who are this loving and motivated!
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Lauren and Liam broke my heart, I pray they are so happy ❤️
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i cried and cried watching this, such a beautiful story. My husband and I hope to adopt one day too
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Liam and Lauren's foster parents are exceptional. Lauren is clearly a gifted and sensitive child who could have developed some serious behaviors trying to cope with everything in her life. Instead, she is articulate, self-aware, able to connect, and sensitive to others.
