{"id":57117,"date":"2026-03-23T23:43:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T23:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularnews.pw\/?page_id=57117"},"modified":"2026-03-23T23:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T23:43:31","slug":"single-dad-adopts-girl-with-down-syndrome-rejected-by-20-families-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/popularnews.pw\/?page_id=57117","title":{"rendered":"Single dad adopts girl with Down syndrome rejected by 20 families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A young girl\u2019s fortunes have changed after she was rejected first by her mother and then by 20 potential adoptive families.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>The story of<a href=\"https:\/\/en.newsner.com\/tag\/down-syndrome\/\">\u00a0Luca Trapanese\u2019s journey<\/a>\u00a0to adopting baby Alba has gone viral for several reasons, paramount of which may be the fact that social services don\u2019t often grant custody to a single, homosexual man.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, they made an exception in Luca\u2019s case \u2026 and we\u2019re so very happy they did.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>According to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/mundo\/noticias-46697676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BBC<\/a>, 41-year-old Italian Luca published a book wherein he recounts his journey to becoming the father of Alba, a girl with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n<p>During a radio interview, Trapanese explained that his case is special because it \u201cdestroys stereotypes about fatherhood, religion and family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0G4BEsoCiS\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fsgksorgulamalar.com&amp;rp=%2Fsingle-dad-adopts-girl-with-down-syndrome-rejected-by-20-families%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawQur1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOXQmPN46lBnAqQCHYsJpRNtClzO6q0rLva6lhG4HTGF3cswbVnCxS_b#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A849.7000000011176%2C%22ls%22%3A671.9000000003725%2C%22le%22%3A838.2000000011176%7D\" height=\"771\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In Italy, adoptions for homosexual and single parents have traditionally been a complicated affair.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was told that I\u2019d only be given a child with an illness, a severe disability or with behavioral problems,\u201d he told the BBC. \u201cI was absolutely OK with that.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-6fa0c024ecc1fc3c963409262d49d28e\" class=\"newsner-6fa0c024ecc1fc3c963409262d49d28e newsner-incide_content_once\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-741ad6d879e54c4e9c011c2562674025\" class=\"newsner-741ad6d879e54c4e9c011c2562674025\"><\/div>\n<p>Luca adopted Alba back in 2017 when she was just 13 days old and had already been passed upon by 20 families because of her condition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe brought me happiness and a sense of fulfilment. I am proud to be her dad,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BtDAU-HnqLV\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fsgksorgulamalar.com&amp;rp=%2Fsingle-dad-adopts-girl-with-down-syndrome-rejected-by-20-families%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawQur1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOXQmPN46lBnAqQCHYsJpRNtClzO6q0rLva6lhG4HTGF3cswbVnCxS_b#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A851%2C%22ls%22%3A671.9000000003725%2C%22le%22%3A838.2000000011176%7D\" height=\"852\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Luca himself had worked in a host of care centers for people with special needs and always wanted to become a father. His passion for helping others started when he was 14, after losing his best friend to cancer.<\/p>\n<p>He volunteered for organizations linked to the Catholic church, often helping people critically ill or disabled.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-847670682\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-cae1bc1e0c9f11d82f634dab6559bf0a\" class=\"newsner-cae1bc1e0c9f11d82f634dab6559bf0a newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>That was why, despite not having a partner, he decided to press forward with the adoption of Alba, who now enjoys a happy home with her father.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-2\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B01B4TlIe-X\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fsgksorgulamalar.com&amp;rp=%2Fsingle-dad-adopts-girl-with-down-syndrome-rejected-by-20-families%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawQur1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOXQmPN46lBnAqQCHYsJpRNtClzO6q0rLva6lhG4HTGF3cswbVnCxS_b#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A851.5999999996275%2C%22ls%22%3A671.9000000003725%2C%22le%22%3A838.2000000011176%7D\" height=\"852\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/mundo\/noticias-46697676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">to the BBC<\/a>, Alba is a determined young child who can be stubborn on occasion. She loves to play and dance, and enjoys the company of other people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was the first time I\u2019d held a newborn baby. Before that moment, I had always been scared. But, when I first held Alba, I knew I was ready to be her dad,\u201d he said. \u201cI was overcome with joy. I felt she was my daughter straight away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-3\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1jXV4ZIUcr\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fsgksorgulamalar.com&amp;rp=%2Fsingle-dad-adopts-girl-with-down-syndrome-rejected-by-20-families%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawQur1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOXQmPN46lBnAqQCHYsJpRNtClzO6q0rLva6lhG4HTGF3cswbVnCxS_b#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A1470%2C%22ls%22%3A671.9000000003725%2C%22le%22%3A838.2000000011176%7D\" height=\"867\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It has now been a few years since Luca and Alba went viral for their beautiful relationship. However, fans can still follow their journey and everyday life on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZFN7_NKQo7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Luca\u2019s Instagram<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 he has more than 320 000 followers.<\/p>\n<p>The couple loves to hang out, and they fill their days with a lot of fun.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the pandemic has affected their lives, but it\u2019s so inspiring to see their loving relationship. They love to be outside and go on trips around Italy, paint, meet friends, and enjoy each other\u2019s company.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-4\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CwAQ-Qvogfi\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fsgksorgulamalar.com&amp;rp=%2Fsingle-dad-adopts-girl-with-down-syndrome-rejected-by-20-families%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawQur1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOXQmPN46lBnAqQCHYsJpRNtClzO6q0rLva6lhG4HTGF3cswbVnCxS_b#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1472.9000000003725%2C%22ls%22%3A671.9000000003725%2C%22le%22%3A838.2000000011176%7D\" height=\"1023\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We\u2019re sending all our best wishes in the direction of Luca and Alba! Luca is clearly a man with a big heart, and thanks to him this little girl has a bright future ahead of her.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please share this article if you, too, were touched by what Luca has done.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A young girl\u2019s fortunes have changed after she was rejected first by her mother and then by 20 potential adoptive families. 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