Children awaiting adoption

Children may be placed for adoption for a variety of reasons, with the primary consideration being the best interests and welfare of the child.

In most cases, the birth family may be unable to provide a safe and stable environment for their children due to factors such as substance abuse, mental health issues, learning difficulties or domestic violence. If it is determined that the birth family are unable to meet the child's needs and ensure their long-term well-being, adoption may be considered as a permanent alternative.

It's important to note that every adoption case is unique, and decisions are made based on a thorough assessment of the child's individual circumstances and needs. The goal is to ensure that adoption provides the child with a loving, safe, and permanent family environment where their best interests are prioritised.

Consideration of adoption circumstances

Most of the children awaiting adoption have left their families under difficult circumstances and most will have been in foster care, possibly having had a number of moves before being adopted.

They come from a variety of different communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and some will have identified additional needs or disabilities.

It is important to know that there are certain groups of children who tend to wait longer to be adopted compared to others. These children may face additional challenges or have specific circumstances that make finding a suitable adoptive family more challenging.

These groups include older children (3yr+); children in sibling groups; children of a Black African and Black Caribbean heritage and children with identified additional needs.