We must also face the serious challenge in many adoption agencies in finding sufficient numbers of adopters, and ensuring they are provided with the best support. Furthermore, we need families who are willing and have the skills to adopt older children, siblings and children with developmental delay.
John Simmonds, director of policy research and development, British Association for Adoption & Fostering
PROFESSIONAL STATUS SUPPORT
As a member of the Children's Workforce Network's youth workforce reform programme board, I can say that the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) supported the board's decision to explore the introduction of the youth work professional status (YPS) (CYP Now, 3-9 September).
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