Adoption society's plea for more LGBT+ people to adopt or foster children in Milton Keynes

Next week is national LGBT+ Adoption & Fostering Week and St. Francis’ Children’s Society (SFCS) is holding a special information evening for people that are interested.

Alison Miller, CEO of SFCS said: "We know from experience that LGBT+ people often come to adoption and fostering with an open mind and real enthusiasm, as it’s often their first choice for growing their family."

She added: "Many children in care have had a very traumatic start to life, and we’ve seen them thrive with their new parents. We need people with stability, love and resourcefulness who can help a vulnerable child with whatever needs they may have."

Last year one in seven adoptions in England in 2019 were to same-sex couples, but more than 3,000 children in the UK are still waiting to find their forever families.

’SFCS publish a wide range of adoption information resources on their website, alongside real-life stories from gay, lesbian and trans couples who have adopted their children through the Society.

They will be hosting a special information evening at 6.30pm on Wednesday March 4 at their offices in Newport Road, Woolstone.

Although the event will celebrate LGBT+ adoption, it is open to anyone who is thinking about growing their family through adoption.

Now in its ninth year, LGBT+ Adoption & Fostering Week is organised by New Family Social, a charity that supports LGBT+ adopters and foster carers across the UK.

The theme this year is Why not you? and throughout the week adoption agencies across the UK will be sharing advice and information about the reasons people from the LGBT community should consider adoption and fostering.

Tor Docherty, New Family Social’s Chief Executive, said: "Record numbers of LGBT+ people now choose to adopt or foster. But YouGov polling shows many believe they’ll be discriminated against by agencies. We’re delighted that SFCS is trying to encourage more LGBT+ people to explore adoption."

For details of the SFCS open evening call 01908 572700 or email [email protected].