Babies and children in South Lanarkshire up for adoption set to benefit from charity’s new service

Charity Launches New Adoption Service to Benefit Babies and Children in South Lanarkshire

A new adoption service has been launched by the leading children and young person’s charity, Kibble, to benefit babies and children in South Lanarkshire who are up for adoption. Unlike many other services, this new initiative will work nationwide in collaboration with local authorities and registered adoption agencies to recruit and match adopters with children waiting to find their forever homes. The aim is to modernise and streamline the adoption process for both children and adopters.

The new service will be part of Kibble’s established range of trauma-informed care and support, which includes fostering, residential care, education, and specialist therapeutic support. In a unique move, Kibble will also provide adopters and adopted children with lifelong access to its services and support, including therapists, psychologists, and behavioural experts, among other industry-leading services available through the charity’s network.

Paula Harkins, who leads the Kibble Adoption service, emphasised the importance of the launch in expanding Kibble’s commitment to children and young people across Scotland. The service aims to set a high standard of practice within the sector, tailored to the individual needs of the child and the family. Harkins highlighted the need to modernise adoption processes and ensure ongoing therapeutic services for adopted children and families.

Kibble’s adoption service will focus on supporting the placement of all children suitable for adoption, with a special emphasis on harder-to-place children such as large sibling groups, those with additional needs, and older children. These groups often face delays in finding permanent homes due to a lack of suitable adopters who can meet their specific needs.

Jim Gillespie, CEO of Kibble, stated that the adoption service complements the charity’s existing care programmes, providing a full spectrum of care options for young people in Scotland. By expanding their services, Kibble aims to support each young person’s unique needs and offer them a bright and stable future.

For families considering adoption, Kibble’s new service offers comprehensive support from initial enquiries to post-adoption care, enabling them to provide loving homes for Scotland’s children in need of a family. Those interested in starting their adoption journey can find more information on Kibble’s new adoption service by visiting their website.

In summary, the launch of Kibble’s new adoption service is a significant step towards improving the adoption process for children and families in South Lanarkshire and across Scotland. By providing tailored support and lifelong access to services, the charity is working to ensure that every child has the opportunity to find a loving and permanent home.