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Abstract Objective: to understand the process of adopting a child with a disability from the perspective of adoptive parents. Methods: qualitative, descriptive and exploratory field research, carried out in September 2019, which used the case study method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the adoptive father and mother. Data interpretation was performed by content analysis. Results: the following categories were constructed: analytical: "Experiences of adoptive parents", and empirical/thematic: "Adoption process", "Emanoel's previous history and arrival in the new environment", and "The experience of being a parent of a child with a disability”. The child's story showed particular issues, through the experience of domestic violence, prior to arriving at the substitute home. The participants were emotionally available to the adoption process, managing to adapt to the child's needs. Conclusion: reflecting on family dynamics and helping parents in the act of caring is extremely important considering that a creative environment in affection and care is a powerful space for parent-child constitution.

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