LGBT FOSTER CARERS CALL

THE latest statistics from the Department Of Education show that one in 10 children are adopted by same-sex couples which has increased from 5.7% to 9.9% over the last five years.

However, more LGBT adopters and foster carers are needed to provide loving, stable homes for children across the UK, particularly for those over four years old and sibling groups.

Adoption Matters are proud members of New Family Social – the UK charity working for LGBT adopters, foster carers and their children who organise the week each year and celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2018.

This year’s theme is #10goodreasons to be #proudtoadopt

Adoption Matters couples, Luke and Sam, Michael and Les and concurrent carer Vince have all shared their stories in the hope of encouraging other couples to think about adoption.

Other LGBT adopters have shared their own #10goodreasons which we will be sharing on our Facebook and Twitter accounts throughout the week.

You can be single, over 45 and you don’t need to own your own home to consider adoption. We need people with stability, love and resourcefulness who can who can help a child with whatever needs they may have.

We know from experience that LGBT people often come to adoption and fostering with an open mind and real enthusiasm – it’s often their first choice for growing their family.

Many of our children have had a very chaotic start to life, and we’ve seen them thrive with their new parents.