Third of adopted children fail to complete college course, study finds

Derren Hayes
Monday, June 15, 2020

Campaigners are calling for adopted children to receive more support to apply for and maintain a college placement after research found around a third drop out of a course.

Many adoptees lacked confidence in their academic ability, a new study finds. Image: Adobe Stock
Many adoptees lacked confidence in their academic ability, a new study finds. Image: Adobe Stock

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