Could you welcome a child who needs love into your family?
Many black children and those from a mixed black Caribbean or black African heritage often wait longer to find a new family.
We know how important it is for children to find a stable, loving home at the earliest opportunity for their emotional development and well-being.
Children thrive when they are adopted into families who can share and understand their cultural heritage and identity – so we are really encouraging adopters from a black or mixed heritage background to step forward.
Supporting you
At Coram we welcome all adopters who could support children from a black or mixed heritage background to grow and thrive. Why not talk to us about the children waiting for adoption?
We can support you with any questions and concerns that you may have about the adoption process. Our social workers are on hand to explain and support you with what might seem like a daunting process and answer those questions you may about the assessment and preparation process as well as help you communicate with your loved ones about your adoption journey.
CVAA Advice Guide
Coram is one of 21 voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) from across the UK who have joined forces to find more adoptive parents for children of Black, Asian and other diverse ethnicities who are waiting for a family.
Children of Black, Asian and other diverse ethnicities currently wait too long to be matched with a loving adoptive family and VAAs are urgently looking for people who can offer them a permanent and loving home.
Together, VAAs have published this new guide, drawing from the lived experience of adoptive parents who have already navigated this path.
Over 59% of children
waiting for permanent homes come from certain groups where it takes an average of eight months or longer to be adopted - including from African and Caribbean heritage backgrounds*
87% of adults
in London believe community is important in raising a child*
Adopter stories
Zoe
Zoe adopted a 5 year old boy through a voluntary adoption agency. She talks about her experience below.
Sarah
Sarah, an adoptive mother of one, always wanted a biological child but also knew she wanted to adopt one day.
Anne
Anne is a single woman of black Caribbean descent who adopted her two daughters through Coram in 2021 and 2022. Anne says she had always wanted to adopt, and her network of family and friends are proud and supportive of her decision.
Henrietta
Henrietta adopted a son with her partner, and tells her story in the video below. She talks about the myths around adoption, and her positive experience of the adoption process.
Next steps
We’re here to help you get started on your adoption journey and we warmly welcome you to get in touch to find out more.
Attend an information event Children waiting for adoption Our adoption support*from the National Adoption Recruitment Steering Group 2023, You Can Adopt website