ADOPT AND CHANGE A CHILD'S LIFE

FROM NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

This National Adoption Week (17 to 23 October), North Lincolnshire Council’s Adoption and Fostering Service are looking for more adoptive parents and carers for children who cannot live with their birth family.
We are looking for people who are prepared to ‘go that extra mile’ to care for children who really need the opportunity to have a stable and loving home. 
Some children do not always get the start in life that they deserve and so they need adults who will commit to them and be by their side in order to overcome the impact of those early experiences.
We are really interested to hear from those who can consider fostering to adopt and who can consider caring for sibling groups and older children.
There are many ways in which to offer a permanent and loving home to a child; adoption is just one way. Our team are also waiting to hear from you if you would like to be a foster carer and make the difference to a child needing a family.
​If you are interested in adopting or fostering, get in touch with us.
​There is no such thing as a typical adopter or foster carer. We are looking for people who have different experiences and different things to offer.
We want to hear from you if are over 21 years of age including married couples, couples living together in a stable relationship, same sex couples living together or in a civil partnership and single people. North Lincolnshire Council does not discriminate on the grounds of age, class, culture, disability, race or sexual orientation.
You may have been thinking about being an adopter or foster carer for some time, don’t delay, use National Adoption Week to make a difference to a child’s life and get in touch with the Adoption and Fostering Team now on 01724 297024, email adoption@northlincs.gov.uk or visit www.northlincs.gov.uk/adoption 
The Adoption and Fostering Service not only works with those living in North Lincolnshire and are interested in adoption but also welcome contact from people living outside of North Lincolnshire.
Coun David Rose, Cabinet Member for Children Families and Learning, said: “Making the decision to adopt is one of the biggest steps that anyone can take but it is also one of the most rewarding. If you have ever thought about adoption, please get in touch with us. Adopting can and does change a child’s life. Opening up your heart and home to a child will also change your life.
“This National Adoption Week we are encouraging people to support adoption.
“Our children and young people needing a permanent home are all different ages and have a variety of needs. We are looking for potential adoptive parents who come from a range of different backgrounds who can provide a loving home for them. There isn’t a typical adopter. We want to bust any myths out there about who can and can’t foster. Whether you are single, a same sex couple or have a disability – we welcome all applications."