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The text you shared highlights critical issues around adoption breakdowns in the UK, revealing that over 1,000 children have returned to care after adoption in the past five years—a much higher number than previously reported. Key points include:
– Only about a third of local authorities routinely collect data on adoption breakdowns, so the real figure is likely larger.
– Many adoptive parents face significant challenges, including false allegations from children leading to police involvement.
– There is a culture of blame towards adoptive parents when difficulties arise, and inadequate post-adoption support.
– Research shows a high proportion of adoptive parents have considered returning their children to care due to these pressures.
– Government and local bodies acknowledge adoptive families do vital work but have not fully addressed concerns about support and blame.
– A personal case of Verity and Ian illustrates how trauma-related behaviour in adopted children (stemming from prior abuse) can lead to volatile situations, a lack of support, and ultimately the return of a child to care.
– Experts call for legal reforms allowing social services more flexibility to support families without requiring evidence of parental fault.
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