LGBTQ+ people called to adopt and foster in Herefordshire
New Family Social’s LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week returns from Monday 4 March, to encourage more LGBTQ+ people to consider exploring these routes to parenting.
In England in 2023 there were 83,840 looked-after children. 1 in 5 adoptions in England in 2023 were to same-gender couples.
This LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week, Herefordshire Council wants to hear from any LGBTQ+ people interested in either route to forming their family.
Darryl Freeman, Director for Children and Young People, said: “Herefordshire Council encourages members of the LGBTQ+ community to consider fostering and adoption. We aim to recruit a group of carers who reflect the diversity of our society, and who can meet the needs of our children. It’s a very rewarding journey that we’ll support you through every step of the way.”
Tor Docherty, New Family Social Chief Executive said: ‘LGBTQ+ potential applicants should count themselves in as potential adopters or foster carers, not rule themselves out. In an ideal world every looked-after child would find a placement with a family that shared their culture and heritage. Where this can’t happen, agencies must work hard to help LGBTQ+ applicants to understand how to meet their child’s culture and heritage needs.’
For more information about fostering in Herefordshire, visit https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/fostering-1/foster-carer/9, complete our online Fostering enquiry form, call 01432 383240, or email fostering@herefordshire.gov.uk.
You can follow LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week online and through Instagram (@newfamilysocial) and Facebook (@newfamilysocial).