Katayoun Jalilipour is a writer, performer and lecturer that knows all about putting on a performance.

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In the last 6 years adoption numbers have fallen by 37%. More than 4,000 children are waiting to be adopted in the UK, many of whom will remain in foster care long term. With a surge in queer couples' adoptions, the LGBTQ+ community are increasingly giving children stable homes.However, even though LGBTQ+ adoption has been supported by government legislation since 2002, many LGBTQ+ couples still face societal discrimination, including harmful lies and myths that demonise their intentions and capability as parents. Weary, many potential adopters rule themselves out before they even begin their journey.Francisca takes a seat with Sam, Carly, Mark and Laurence to shatter some harmful assumptions.