The Nwaiwu's are helping to raise awareness in their community
As the Nwaiwus progressed through the adoption approval process they were saddened by statistics showing that black children are less likely to be adopted. Only 12 per cent of adoptions made last year were for non-white children.
Just 90 black children - or 3.7 per cent of black children in care - were adopted in Britain last year. This compares with 2930 white children being adopted - or 14 per cent of white children in care being adopted.
It’s important to reach out to the community to give any prospective adopters the opportunity to find out more about adoption. We’re grateful to the Nwaiwus for helping us to spread the message...
Bernard and Stella, who have two sons aged nine and 10, moved from Nigeria six years ago. They have been approved as adopters by Families that Last and are now hoping to be matched with one or two children to complete their family. During their adoption journey the Nwaiwus heard about the hundreds of children waiting to be adopted and decided to spread the Families that Last message in their local community.
Bernard, 41, a porter at the Palace Hotel, said: “We felt it was important to help Families that Last by holding an event in Levenshulme so that anyone considering adoption could find out more.”
The Nwaiwu’s event will be held at Levenshulme Inspire, 747 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, on Monday November 5. There will be two drop-in session from 12 to 2pm and from 5 pm to 7pm.
Families that Last has extensive experience of finding adoptive parents for children who are unable to remain with their birth parents. The service also provides lifelong support to make the adoptions work.
Natasha Hidderley of Families that Last said: “It’s important to reach out to the community to give any prospective adopters the opportunity to find out more about adoption. We’re grateful to the Nwaiwus for helping us to spread the message in Manchester. ”
Families that Last has placed more than 100 children with their “forever family”. On average the assessment process takes less than 5 months and support and guidance is offered at every step. Crucially, all parents are also offered ongoing support after the adoption through the SafeBase programme, which has a 98 per cent success rate.
To find out more about After Adoption contact Families that Last on 0300 456 2656, or email [email protected]
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