The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)

Scotland facing ‘adoption crisis’ – charity warns

Family: Fewer people offer children new home

- BY KIRSTEN ROBERTSON

they’ll not be allowed,” he added.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney pledged to ensure the adoption process is easy to navigate.

Mr Swinney said: “Adoption is a huge decision and we are determined to help make the process as smooth as possible and ensure adoptive parents are supported.

“Adoption Week Scotland can really help in that.”

St Andrew’s Children’s Society will stage an informatio­n event on Tuesday to mark Adoption Week Scotland.

All details are available by visiting their website: sacsadopt.scot

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