Next week is National Adoption Week and I've been reflecting on the important work of finding loving, stable homes for children who cannot live with their birth parents. While adoption can be the right thing for some children it's not suitable for every child - for some living with a foster family or in residential care might be the right option.
Over the last two years I've watched some close friends on their adoption journey and shared in their joy, from the moment they were approved to "Foster to Adopt" to when they were formally matched. Taking that first step to enquire about adoption can feel scary, most children and young people who come into our care do so because they have experienced abuse and neglect and will require support to help them overcome early trauma. While the vast majority of adoptions are successful some can experience challenges which is why supporting our adoptive families well with any issues they may face along the way is really important.
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