20/11/2018

One In Eight Adoptions In England Are By Same-Sex Couples

According to statistics released, one in eight adoptions in England are now to same-sex couples, the highest figure since records began.

Of the 3,820 children sent to permanent homes in 2018, 450 were to same-sex couples, which amounts to 12% of children.


However, the total number of children being adopted has declined since 2015.

Tor Docherty of New Family Social told PinkNews: "LGBT+ people can bring fantastic parenting skills to their adopted children. We're thrilled to see agencies consistently recognising that these people play a key role in helping transform the lives of our most vulnerable children."



(JG/MH)

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