Adoptive homes refer to a family that has decided to adopt a child or children, providing them with a permanent and loving home. This means that the parents have chosen not to give birth to their children but instead have taken on the responsibility of raising them as if they were born into their family. Adoption is often seen as an act of love and kindness towards a child who may not have had the opportunity to grow up in a stable home environment, providing them with a chance at a better life.