National service
#YouCanAdopt is a nationwide adopter recruitment campaign which aims to raise awareness of adoption and bust myths around who is eligible.
Black children wait the longest to be adopted
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.
This includes concerns around people feeling that their housing is not adequate, finances are not in a good enough position or worries about their age.
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 is providing a loving, safe, stable home and that factors such as occupation, salary and the size of someone’s home, are not important.
If you’re a prospective black adopter looking to adopt elsewhere in England, find an agency in your area to begin your journey with.
We spoke with three sets of adoptive parents, to see how their families grew...
What impact has adoption had on your life and family?
Errord & Pearl, adopted a daughter
What would you say to others thinking about adoption?
Jacqui , adopted a son and daughter