Adopting siblings
61% of the children waiting to be adopted will need to be placed with a loving family that could provide a home to their brother or sister also. Would you be prepared to adopt a sibling group? This may not be the first you think about when considering adopting a child but it’s probably one of the […]
Success stories: sibling adoption
This family was approved by DFW Adoption and the photograph tells the story of a happy family group and 3 children growing up together with their siblings. Our warm thanks to Peter and Stuart, adoptive parents, and their lovely children Rebecca, Ryan and Rihanna for allowing us to print their photo and their views. […]
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About the children
There are over 82,000 children in care in England that need either fostering or adopting. They come from a variety of different ethnic and religious backgrounds and some may have disabilities or other special needs. Most children who need adoptive families have been removed from their birth families by the courts because their parents and […]
Moving in – Becoming a family
You and your child(ren) will be supported by a social worker as you get to know each other, start living together and become a family. Initially you will spend time with your child in the foster carer’s home getting to know the child in an environment that is comfortable for the child. You will have […]
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Being a foster carer
In England around 2,000 children are waiting for loving adoptive parents. They are a range of ages, from a variety of backgrounds. What they have in common is a difficult start in life and that they can no longer be brought up by their birth families. What the children need All these children need a […]
Could I Foster?
Many people who consider fostering wonder whether they have the right qualities, skills or experience to become a foster carer. There is no such thing as a “perfect” foster carer. Children and young people who need foster care are individuals with different personalities, experiences, strengths and needs. What is most important is your ability to […]