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NATIONAL SON’S AND DAUGHTER’S DAY 11th August 2016

Each year on August 11, parents  participate in National Son’s and Daughter’s Day.  On this day, spend time with the…

9 years ago

DfE boosts support for LGBT adopters

Children and Young People Now reports that Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people will get additional support in their…

9 years ago

Drop in number of children approved for adoption continues

Children & Young People now report that numbers of children being approved for adoption are continuing to fall, it has…

10 years ago

The pros and cons of trans-racial adoption

The Government has removed requirement on adoption agencies to consider a child’s racial, cultural and linguistic background; but for many…

10 years ago

Specialist support set to benefit 3,000 adopter families

CYPN report that more than 3,000 families that have adopted a child are set to benefit from the government’s £19.3m…

10 years ago

LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week (2nd – 9th March 2015)

Adopters for Adoption (AfA) is keen to hear from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) singles and couples who are…

10 years ago

Adopter ‘buddy’ scheme secures DfE innovation funding

CYPB reports that people who are keen to adopt will be able to “buddy up” with existing adopters who will…

10 years ago

£20m education boost for adopted children

Extension of the Pupil Premium scheme is set to help an extra 10,000 pupils and be worth around £1,900 for…

10 years ago

Dog adoption blacklist barking up the wrong tree, charity warns

An adoption charity has launched a best practice guide to prevent foster children being denied the physical and emotional benefits…

10 years ago

Huge increase in UK children adopted by gay parents

Figures released by the Department of Education show 300+ kids went to live with same-sex parents last year The number…

10 years ago