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Adoption system failing to support families

Adopted children and their families are being sold short when it comes to the provision of support services that could help ensure the success of more adoptions from care, according to a report published by national charity Adoption UK.

The report, entitled 'It takes a village to raise a child', is based on an Adoption UK survey of its membership. In the survey, respondents highlight the need for improved support across the system – from preparation to post-placement. Improving support services is also likely to encourage more people to consider adopting from care in the future – especially important at a time when the number of adopters is at an all-time low and current government work is focused on recruiting more adopters and placing more children from care.

Around 4,000 children were adopted from the UK system in the year ending 31st March 2011; more than 70% were removed from their birth families due to abuse or neglect. Their early childhood experiences mean that adopted children may have challenging emotional, behavioural, or physical challenges.

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