Thinking about adoption? There is no better time to take that first step

Today (Tuesday 23 July) marks the start of a new, You Can Adopt, national recruitment campaign run by Adoption England. Entitled, The Journey, the campaign aims to inspire more people to take the first step in growing their family through adoption. The campaign focuses on the journey to adoption and beyond being much like an adventure; filled with chaos, challenges, conversations and love.

National figures reveal an unprecedented decline in adoption rates. For the first time in recent years, there are now more children in need of adoption than those coming forward to adopt. With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, experts are warning that anxieties have been heightened for many people with regards to finding the perfect time and circumstances to start a family.

In Buckinghamshire, there are children of all ages waiting to be adopted and the council is urging anyone who may be thinking about adoption to come forward.

Buckinghamshire Council is hosting an Adoption Information Evening on Tuesday 6 August where people can find out more about the adoption process.

Another way to get quick answers to any questions you may have about adopting within Buckinghamshire is to look at the council’s Adoption Ready tool. The online programme also allows you to create a personalised next steps plan which you can save and come back to at any time.

Anita Cranmer, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Education said: “Every child deserves to live and grow up in a loving and caring home. We know there are many people who may be thinking about adoption but are waiting for the perfect time to start the process. Our message to them is, there is no perfect time, start your journey now, get in touch and we can support you along the way.”

To find out more about adoption in Buckinghamshire visit: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/care-children-and-families/adoption/