20 families had previously rejected an ‘unusual’ girl before a single man adopted her

The story of this cute family of two started when little Alba, who was just 13 days old back then, was rejected by 20 adoptive families.

The decision made by all these people not to embrace the special little girl turned lucky for the 41-year-old Italian Luca Trapanese.

When he filled in the adoption papers, Luca didn’t really believe the social services would allow him to become the legal father of Alba as in the country where he is from it is not common for single, homosexual man to be granted custody.

But, as all those families didn’t want to adopt a child with Down Syndrome, and Luca was more than happy to have such child in his life, he took Alba in and became her legal daddy.

The moment he welcomed sweet Alba into his life, he became the happiest person on Earth. Speaking of his daughter and his case, he said it was very special because it “destroys stereotypes about fatherhood, religion and family.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Esprimere la gioia di Alba in una foto è impossibile….❤ #nataperte #alba #vacanza #sun #paternità

A post shared by Luca Trapanese (@trapaluca) on Jul 19, 2019 at 10:53am PDT

The journey of these father and daughter started back in 2017 and they are stealing the hearts of many ever since.

 

 

 

 

 

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I momenti di relax con Alba sono veramente pochi😂😂😂 #alba #nataperte #padre #diversità #single #roma #nuoviamici

A post shared by Luca Trapanese (@trapaluca) on Jan 24, 2019 at 10:09pm PST

Luka has a heart of gold. He has been part of many social service programs throughout the years and volunteered at various organizations who help people with special needs find their place in the society. Among the rest, he was part of the foundation “A Ruota Libera” which provided assistance for children with Down Syndrome.

This was one of the reasons why Luca wanted to adopt a child with Down Syndrom despite not having a partner.

Finalizing the adoption was a difficult process as adoption agencies prefer “traditional” families over the non-conventional ones.

“For me, a disabled child is not a second choice solution, but a conscious choice with respect to my vocation and my abilities,” Luca said.

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Abbiamo la bici porta Alba😊 #alba #estate2019 #Procida #bici #libertà

A post shared by Luca Trapanese (@trapaluca) on Aug 6, 2019 at 9:04am PDT

Alba is a happy child with a vibrant personality. She loves being around people and enjoys playing and dancing.

 

 

 

 

 

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Tornare a casa è sempre bello! Ph. Emanuele Cigliuti #marzanoappio #casa #gattogiorgio #alba #nataperte #estate2019

A post shared by Luca Trapanese (@trapaluca) on Aug 24, 2019 at 8:57am PDT

We are so glad that the perception of people with Down Syndrome is changing and they are considered valuable part of the society.

As for Luca and Alba, we wish them all the best that life can bring!

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