The children

There are various reasons why children cannot stay with their birth parents or live with relatives. Some children have complex family backgrounds. Their parents may have abused alcohol or drugs, or may be suffering from mental ill health.

Homes are particularly sought for:

• Children of school age
• Brothers and sisters who need to stay together
• Babies and older children of minority ethnic groups who need families who can meet their racial, ethnic and cultural needs
• Children with physical disabilities
• Children who have been damaged by emotional or physical abuse
• Children from families affected by HIV