Family Adoption Links supports new national recruitment campaign

You Can Adopt has launched a new campaign, The Journey, to inspire people to take the first step towards growing their family, as for nearly half of the children (46 per cent) needing adoption, it takes over 18 months to find their forever home.

The campaign shows that the path may not always be smooth, but the rewards of giving a child a loving, stable home are unparalleled.

For the first time in recent years, there are now more children in need of adoption than those coming forward to adopt.

Many people hold back from starting their adoption journeys because they’re waiting for the ‘perfect’ time or circumstances – but for a child in need of a permanent home, the perfect time is now.  Like any new parents, many prospective adopters worry about their ability to cope – but with adoption, this is a journey you can navigate together, with support available along the way.

As part of the campaign, adopters from all walks of life are sharing the ups and downs of their own adoption journeys, highlighting that like all family trips, adoption is an experience that’s full of adventure, challenges, chaos and conversation – but most importantly, love.

From picking up the phone and making that first enquiry, to bringing their child home and experiencing life together as a family
and receiving dedicated support throughout, adoption is a life-long journey. The campaign showcases that while there may be bumps in the road, adopting a child in need of a forever home will take you to places you never imagined – once you take that first step.

Find out more about starting your adoption journey by attending our online You Can Adopt Information Event on Tuesday, 6th August at 6.30pm. Find out more here.

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