Adoptive families appeal by county council

LEICESTERSHIRE County Council is hoping to encourage a new generation to make the step into the highlyrewarding role of becoming an adoptive family.

The authority currently has 26 children in its care who need adopters who are willing to offer them a loving and forever home.

Of the 26, amongst them are new-born babies, pre-school children, older children up to six-years-old and five sibling groups of two children.

This will provide the opportunity to learn about the adoption process, to meet and talk to current adopters as well as the council’s adoption team.

Councillor Ivan Ould, cabinet member for children and families, said: “Adoption can transform lives; both for our adopters and for the children in our care who need loving, permanent forever families.

“Anyone can be considered, including people on their own or in a relationship and those working or not working.

“People can adopt regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or financial situa- tion - and time is spent matching children to families who can meet their needs.”

The adoption events are scheduled for Wednesday October 3, and Thursday November 15.

More information on adoption can be found at www. adoptionleicestershire.com or by calling the recruitment team on 0116 305 0505.