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Last
year over 30 children were referred to Gloucestershire County Council’s
adoption team, with many left waiting for homes due to a lack of
people in the County willing to adopt older children and groups
of brothers and sisters.
To
try and minimise the instability these children have to cope with,
Gloucestershire County Council is working hard to speed up the adoption
process for suitable applicants and raise awareness of the number
of children waiting for new homes.
We
have a real shortfall in Gloucestershire of people willing to
adopt older children and sibling groups. The myth that only
young married couples without children can adopt is untrue.
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| Maureen
Rutter |
Maureen
Rutter, the council's cabinet member for children and families says:
"Most of the enquiries we receive are from people who want
babies or younger children - we have a real shortfall in Gloucestershire
of people willing to adopt older children and sibling groups.
"Many
people often rule themselves out from adopting as they don’t think
they fit what we are looking for but the myth that only young married
couples without children can adopt is untrue”.
“To
meet the needs of the children currently waiting we are actively
looking for adoptive parents from all backgrounds, irrespective
of age, number of current children, race, sexual orientation or
marital status.
"The
challenge of adoption is huge but the rewards for both children
and adoptive parents are unlimited."
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find out more about adoption call 01242 532597 or see the to find out more.
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As
the ѿý's Taking Care season explores what it is like to grow up in
care, Gloucestershire County Council is appealing to more families
to offer a loving home to young people. 
