Black adopters
Children just need ‘A Welcome Home’
Black and mixed heritage children represent around 7% of children with a plan for adoption, but account for only 2% of adopted children. This means that many will never secure a permanent home unless more prospective adopters come forward.
It’s important for children’s wellbeing and sense of identity that they’re raised in a family that understand their heritage and cultural needs, which is why we’re encouraging more black people and families to consider adopting.
Support available
Could you open your heart and home to a child?
It is widely known in black communities that informal adoption is part and parcel of the fabric of our communities; we raise and nurture children that are not our biological children as if they were. However, there are a number of barriers and misconceptions that deter people from taking the next steps.
At a time when national statistics reveal that black and mixed heritage children wait the longest for an adoptive family, we want to raise awareness that the key attributes for adopting a child are providing a loving, safe, stable home and that factors such as occupation, salary and the size of someone’s home, are not important.
Support available
Support for black adopters
Contact a local adoption agency
If you’re considering adoption to give a child a loving, permanent home, contact an adoption agency for a friendly chat and to find out more. Use our agency finder tool below to find your local agencies.
Adoption support available
There are close to 3,000 children waiting to be adopted in England and chances are, if you can provide a safe, stable, loving home, you can adopt. Support services range from training and therapeutic support to peer groups and financial help.
