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The stories of black and Asian adopters

Many do not move o to adoption. It is a widely known fact that black and mixed heritage children in the care system wait longer than any others for a permanent family, and some never find one. Why is this? Is there a genuine shortage of prospective adopters coming forwards? And if so, are there reasons for this? Or is it something else?

This inspiring collection looks at the experiences of nine adoptive families and their children. It explores their motivation to adopt, what their social workers had to offer (or not), the roles of their friends and family, and what adoption has meant to them. Told in the first person, these absorbing stories offer pointers to what can make for a successful adoption and, equally, the things to avoid.