Swansea Council’s Adoption team is
setting out to remind gay, lesbian and bisexual people in the city that they
might be among the growing number of loving adoptive parents currently needed
for local children who for a variety of reasons are unable to live with their
birth families.
National LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgender) Adoption and Fostering Week kicks off on Monday (March 4th)
and Adopt Swansea, the Council’s in-house team of professional adoption social
workers want to remind people that people from all backgrounds and walks of
life can potentially be adoptive parents.
Diane Chancer is the Adopt Swansea
Team Manager. She said: “The legislation changed back in 2005 to allow for the
fact that it wasn’t just heterosexual people in couples who could provide
loving and stable adoptive homes.
“That was almost eight years ago, but
we still get calls from people in same sex relationships asking us if they are
‘allowed’ to adopt. The answer is Yes!”
“Adoption is a way of providing a
nurturing, happy and loving home to a child who, for whatever circumstances
cannot live with their birth families. It is a lifelong commitment which
provides the child with a stable and secure environment in which to thrive in a
positive family setting. AdoptSwansea work with children of all
ages who require a safe and secure family environment.”
Swansea Council would be delighted to hear from any
prospective adoptive parents who will get a warm and professional service from
Adopt Swansea.
If you are interested in adopting a
child or children you can phone Adopt Swansea and talk in confidence to a
specialised social worker on 01792 522900, or email
adopt.swansea@swansea.gov.uk .
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