Summary
The UK government has acknowledged that the adoption system needs improvements after a BBC investigation revealed struggles faced by adoptive parents. The investigation found that many parents are not receiving necessary support and that more than 1,000 adopted children have returned to care in recent years. A consultation has been launched to seek input on how to improve the system.
Key Facts
- The UK government admits the adoption system requires improvements.
- A BBC investigation highlighted that over 1,000 adopted children returned to care in the last five years.
- Many adoptive parents struggled to get support for their children's needs.
- A 12-week consultation has been launched to gather feedback from adoptive parents.
- Families report a lack of information about adopted children's backgrounds.
- Budget for the Adoption Support Fund in England increased by 10% for more family support.
- Critics say the current support fund is insufficient for long-term needs.
- The investigation showed authorities often do not standardize data collection on adoption breakdowns.
