Brothers and Sisters stay together – Can you help with adoption? Call in New College on Thursday

Durham County Council is appealing for brothers and sisters to stay together when they are adopted and are asking people to step forward.

It comes at a time when some ten sibling groups, two or more, are waiting for caring homes in County Durham.

A drop-in session all about adoption is being held at New College, Durham on Thursday 13 November (6pm to 8pm).

The evening has been  organised by Durham County Council’s adoption service and key workers will be on-hand as well as adoptive parents who will be able to give their first-hand experience on adopting children and showing just how rewarding it can be.

Wendy Ellis, adoption team manager, Durham County Council, said: “Brothers and sisters often have to wait longer than other children to be adopted so that we can find a family where they can stay together.

“People can be concerned about adopting more than one child, but there is lots of support available to adoptive families to help. If you are thinking about adoption come along to the Information session and meet adoptive families to hear about their experiences.”

The drop-in session comes during National Adoption Week, organised by the British Association of Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) to raise awareness of adoption and the need for more adoptive families. This year has a special focus encouraging people to adopt brothers and sisters so that they can live together.

Andrea adopted two sons more than ten years ago. She said: “Our lives and that of our extended family have been totally transformed by the addition of our sons. The boys were seven and five years when they first come to live with us and they always say this is their family. It’s lovely to hear my younger son remind me that I am the ‘best mam he’s ever had’. I’m so proud of the boys they have both left school with good exam results and are excited to be planning their futures at college and in the army.

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“When people ask me about adoption we all say that having the two boys has been one of the best decisions we ever made. Anyone considering adoption should consider brothers and sisters. It is so rewarding to see them grow up together as part of a family.”

The adoption service can be contacted on 03000 269400, emailing adoption@durham.gov.uk or going to www.durham.gov.uk/adoption

 

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