Residents in Newtown are being urged to consider adopting children as part of a campaign by Powys County Council.
As part of National Adoption Week (15 - 21 October) the council is raising awareness of adoption opportunities for families and individuals. It comes just weeks after it emerged more foster carers are needed in the area.
Cabinet Member for Young People and Culture Cllr Rachel Powell said: “This week is a great opportunity to encourage Powys residents to consider if they could be the family that a child needs. Prospective adopters can find out more about the process of adopting children who are waiting for loving, permanent and stable homes.
“Children of all ages are in need of a loving home, from babies, toddlers, older children and sibling groups. If you are thinking about adopting then please come along to one of the events below or get in touch for a chat and to find out more.”
Adoption Mid and West Wales has adoption teams covering the four local authorities of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.
Powys County Council’s Children’s Services provide a range of services and resources to help families to care for their children but, where this is not possible, their Adoption Service finds permanent alternative families.
In the last year (2017-18) 29 adopters were approved across the region - these include married couples, unmarried couples, single people and same-sex couples - but there is always the need for more adopters to come forward as demand for adoption placements has increased this year.
For more information visit www.adoptionmwwales.org.uk call 01587 4614035 or email adoption@powys.gov.uk . You can also follow Adoption Mid & West Wales on Twitter @adoptmw_wales
