Over 90 children in Worcestershire waiting for adoptive homes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

More than 90 children in Worcestershire are waiting for permanent adoptive homes as the number of people coming forward to adopt has fallen.

Worcestershire County Council and Adoption Central England (ACE) are supporting National Adoption Week to raise awareness of adoption and encourage more people to consider it. More than 90 children in the region are currently waiting for permanent homes. The campaign's message this year is 'Every Day is Everything', which highlights the importance of everyday moments in helping children feel safe, loved and part of a family.

The number of people coming forward to explore adoption has fallen in recent years, both regionally and nationally, leaving many children waiting longer for families. Adopters can be single, married, living with a partner, with or without children, and from all backgrounds. ACE is especially keen to hear from people willing to adopt sibling groups, older children, or those with health needs, as these children may wait the longest.

Councillor Natalie McVey, cabinet member for children and families at Worcestershire County Council, said that every child deserves to grow up in a loving and permanent family where they feel safe, valued and supported. She added that National Adoption Week is an important reminder that there are still too many children waiting for the stability and security of a permanent home.

How it is being reported

• People urged to consider adoption as over 90 children wait for homesWorcestershire County Council and Adoption Central England are encouraging more people to consider adoption, with more than 90 children waiting for homes regionally.Worcester News · 20 Oct, 05:00
• People urged to consider adoption as over 90 children wait for homesWorcestershire County Council and Adoption Central England are encouraging more people to consider adoption, with more than 90 children waiting for homes regionally.Malvern Gazette · 20 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Worcestershire County Council · Adoption Central England · Councillor Natalie McVey · Worcestershire

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