New appeal marks National Adoption Week in Carmarthenshire
Being part of a loving family is what most children take for granted. However, there are still children in Carmarthenshire who are looking for a home of their own. As part of National Adoption Week, people are being asked to open their homes and their hearts to those waiting for a family. In Carmarthenshire, there are about 10 families who are waiting for a child to be placed with them. However, most wish to have a child as young as possible, and the greatest need is for sibling groups who need families to keep them together. They are across a range of ages and may have additional needs or behavioural issues. In the past year, 25 children in Carmarthenshire were adopted, and 28 sets of applicants were approved. Mid and West Wales Adoption Service Manager Norry Hutchison said: “The number of children needing adoptive families does fluctuate. “Over the last year or so there have been fewer children with a plan for adoption at the same time as higher numbers of people have come forward ...