Could you offer a loving home to vulnerable children in the Tees Valley?

Adoption Tees Valley is hosting a series of information events across the region in the coming months. Interested residents can find out what’s involved in the adoption journey; what preparation, training and help prospective adopters can expect and who can adopt.

There are more than 45 children and young people across the Tees Valley who, for various reasons, cannot live with their birth families and need to be adopted. In particular Adoption Tees Valley are looking for people who can adopt sibling groups as well as children with additional needs, as these children often wait the longest to find a permanent loving home.

There are many misconceptions surrounding adoption with people ruling themselves out before even making an enquiry, the process is often thought to take years, where in reality from making an application to becoming approved to adopt should take no longer than 6 months. There is no upper age limit to adopt; you can be single or divorced; straight, gay or lesbian; employed or unemployed; and a homeowner or tenant. Adoption Tees Valley welcomes adopters who are from a range of ethnic backgrounds and follow a diversity of religions.

Vicky Davidson Boyd, Adoption Tees Valley’s Service Manager, said: “Children and young people come into care for a wide range of reasons and adoptive parents have the potential to transform their lives.

“We are looking for adopters from all walks of life, with the most important aspect being that they can provide a stable, loving home to some of the most vulnerable children in the region.

"We would encourage those thinking of adopting to come along to one of our events, drop in to see us or pick up the phone - we’d be more than happy to answer your questions.”

If you, a family member or friends are interested in finding out more, visit www.adoptionteesvalley.org.uk for a list of our upcoming events, phone 01642 526400 or email info@adoptionteesvalley.org.uk