Hi, My DH and I passed at panel at the end of July where it was discussed and suggested that we should try and adopt a child without additional needs (because of my history of anxiety/depression).
Over the last 4-5 months we have been sent profiles of many children but I would say 75% have been of children with additional needs and the remaining children we have shown an interest in we have not got any further with.
We have specified that we would be interested in a girl up to 3 years old. I understand that we may have greatly reduced the number of children open to us but time and again I have read and people who have adopted have stated that you should make sure you know what you can deal with and the type of child you would like to adopt. Are we being too picky?
I see profiles and read accounts of some of the children with additional needs and it breaks your heart but I know the panel would not contemplate us adopting a child who would ultimately prove too much for me. It all makes you feel really guilty. I have spoken to my SW and the Adoption Manager but nothing changes. Any ideas please? Or do they just send through information about any child that comes their way?
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Familyfinder · 29/12/2013 15:13
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