Anancy for Adoption of Black and Dual Heritage Families
'The National Adoption Register has recently published its Annual Report which shows that in 2007 of the 1714 children referred as needing an adoptive family, 501 of them were of black/dual heritage.
However, of the 1094 prospective adopters referred to the Register, only 239 were black/dual heritage.
This shows why Anancy Black Families is so important. Black/dual heritage families are needed. If you are a black/dual heritage family and think that you could adopt a child or children, please do contact us. The children needing families range in age from children under 1, to those up to 11. The families we need can come in 'all shapes and sizes'; single applicants are welcomed, couples who may be married or in a long term relationship; families with children and those without; people in their 20's and those somewhat older!
Just ring us for more information.
Thank you and we hope to hear from you!
Anancy is the name chosen by St Francis’ Children’s Society for its initiative which aims to recruit more black and mixed heritage families for children needing adoption.
'Anancy Families not only recruits but also supports adoptive families! The Anancy Families Group provides regular opportunities for adopters of children from Black Minority Ethnic and Mixed Heritages to meet. Through friendship and fun, parents and children can learn about and celebrate their different heritages, and access support if they need to.'
To find out more about Anancy Families click here
Many black and minority ethnic children, and children of mixed heritages are over represented amongst those who wait for adoptive families. It is our view that wherever possible, children should be placed with families which reflect their own ethnicity and culture. Anancy therefore works to encourage more black families to come forward as adopters.
Our Anancy team is particularly keen to hear from you if you are black, of black mixed heritage, Asian, or part of a mixed heritage partnership.
Rita, the Social Worker who leads Anancy will be pleased to talk to you. You may well meet the Anancy community coordinator, Keiron, or one of our volunteers, in the community, where they're out meeting people, and telling people about the need for more black families to come forward as adopters.
If you’re wondering where the name ‘Anancy’ came from, ’Anancy’ the spider features in children’s stories in the Caribbean. Anancy is a friendly spider who makes things happen for children. The Anancy spider’s web symbolises the way Anancy networks, linking communities with the Society and linking children with families.
If you think that you could help us to make good things happen for children, then do get in touch with us.
If you are a BME adoptive family in our region, why not find out about Anancy Families which offers oportunities to meet togehter, and with our children to celebrate our diverse and rich heritage.
We're looking for all sorts of families;
YOU may be:
Single or married
A parent or childless
Employed or not
Of any or no faith
Could you offer a child love and security?
Could you offer a child a positive sense of her/himself?
Then please don't hesitate.
The challenge is great
The rewards are enormous
Contact Rita