Adoption & Fostering
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Tackling myths about Adoption
Social Care practitioner - Sherifa Adenmosun helps to tackle some of the myths and misconceptions that may cause Black people to rule themselves out of the adoption process before they’ve even begun their journey. Read more
#YouCanAdopt: Adoptive parents share experiences in lead up to Black History Month
With Black, Asian and Mixed Ethnicity children waiting longer to be placed for adoption than their White counterparts, and fewer than 5% of adopters in England coming from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, the #YouCanAdopt campaign has Read more
Potential black adopters urged to come forward
New data from the cross sector National Adoption Recruitment Steering Group reflects this truth, showing that black communities have positive and altruistic views around adoption, with 80% stating that they have either adopted, considered or would Read more
Fees paid to foster carers increased
Foster carers in Leicestershire are benefitting from an increase in the amount they receive in fees. Changes to payments made to Leicestershire County Council’s in-house carers came into force this month and are part of plans to boost recruitment Read more
Former asylum seeker wins national award
A young man who arrived alone in England as a 16-year-old asylum speaker unable to speak English has, just a few years later, won a national award for his educational achievements. Read more
Report highlights problems faced by Adoptive parents
The most comprehensive study ever to be carried out into adoption in England has confirmed that the rate of breakdown is lower than anticipated, but it also reveals a stark picture of the problems faced by families. Read more
Charity seeks homes for young persons till age 21
A leading charity in the United Kingdom is calling on the Government to use the Children and Families Bill to provide homes for young people in care beyond the age of 18. Read more
Lambeth launches adoption campaign
Lambeth Council launched a radical advertising campaign during National Adoption Awareness Week aimed at doubling the number of children in the borough who are adopted. The campaign involved TV and newspaper adverts along with a documentary Read more