Fostering for Adoption

Our story and stories of others

Fostering for Adoption
Alice Hill
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Paperback
h156 x 134mm - 208pg
11 Oct 2021 UK
9781914171239
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For anyone considering or going through Fostering for Adoption, this book gives you a detailed, personal account of the process which takes you through all the stages and prepares you to cope with the highs and lows. Fostering for Adoption is a relatively recent initiative (Children and Families Act, 2014) in the adoption legal landscape, seeking early permanence for babies and young children where adoption is most likely to be the plan for the child. This is often cited as a route to be in the best interests of the child, enabling secure attachments and stability. However, for adopters it is inherently risky, it is the adopters who take on the risk in this situation, accept the placement on a fostering basis and hope that the final outcome will be adoption. There is currently a knowledge gap on experiences of Fostering for Adoption which this book tackles. Written from an adopters' perspective of the risks and challenges, as well as the benefits that it brings, it is perfect for those who are considering the process as well as their friends and family. A book on Fostering for Adoption can' t just focus on one story and one outcome so we' ve included case studies which cover the key experiences adopters may face when agreeing to accept a baby on a Foster to Adopt placement such as: Caring for a baby a few days after birthThe paperwork, rules and fostering processThe uncertainty and riskMeeting with birth parentsContactLooking after a withdrawing babyA termination of placementWritten in an engaging and friendly style, this book is perfect reading for anyone looking to adopt a child and for adoption professionals seeking to understand the experience of the adopter more profoundly.
Alice Hill and her husband offer this personal account of their Foster to Adopt experience. This was their route to a baby joining their family. Foster to Adopt is risky for adopters and this is their story through the journey - from the assessments, the waiting, the difficult decisions, the placement and the uncertainty. To complement their story, other families have also shared their experiences, so you as a reader get a fuller account of all it entails - the ups, the downs and everything in-between.

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