Are there children in Leeds waiting for adoption?
Yes. Adoption is a priority for an increasing number of Leeds ‘looked after’ children. On average, we normally need to place around 80 children a year with our approved adopters. Adoption today is largely about meeting the needs of ‘older’ children, mainly in the 3 – 8 year age range. All children waiting for the opportunity of adoption are cared for by Leeds foster carers. Leeds children needing adoption: • range mainly in age from 2 – 8 yrs of age • may be both girls or boys • may be a sibling group who need placing together • include some children with special needs (e.g a degree of disability) • reflect a range of ethnic backgrounds Are there children who are considered a priority? We need to prioritise those children who tend to wait longer for adoption. so we urgently need adopters for the following: • single children age 3 years and above, both boys and girls • sibling (family groups) of children, normally 2, sometimes 3 children who need placing together • children of ethnicity
