THIS summer the adoption service of Catholic Care, an adoption agency which accepts applications from people of any or no religion, will again be seeking to build on the success of last summer's campaign. It hopes to find adoptive parents in the York area for family groups of two and three children and babies with Down's Syndrome.
Alongside this the charity will also be continuing with its flexible approach in encouraging older people, in their late 40s and 50s, to come forward too.
People in this age group are often surprised to discover they can become adoptive parents and they are not too old. What is usually expected is they will be in their early 60s by the time a child reaches 18 years of age. Therefore, it is perfectly feasible for a 50 year old to adopt a child of eight. The ability to provide a stable and secure home throughout childhood and beyond is a most important factor.
Further details and a comprehensive adoption information pack can be obtained from either freephone 0808 144 2650 or by visiting www.adoption-yorkshire.org.uk
Vera Ogden,
Adoption Team Leader,
Catholic Care
North Grange Road,
Headingley, Leeds.
Updated: 11:31 Wednesday, June 26, 2002
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