From 2016-18 we led an enquiry, commissioned by the British Association of Social Workers, into the role of the social worker in adoption. We heard from those who had been adopted, adoptive parents, birth families, social workers, legal professionals and academics. While there was a recognition that adoption is suitable for some children, it was considered that it was not suitable for many of those who come into the care system. The identity needs of adopted people are very important and adoption, in its current form, does not recognise these. Click here to upload it and we’ll publish the best submissions in the letters spread of our print edition

Source: The Guardian January 19, 2020 16:52 UTC