Older Children Being Overlooked for Adoption

The video discusses Jack's journey from a challenging early life to being adopted by Trish and Bob Smith. It highlights the difficulties faced by older children in the adoption process, with statistics showing a low adoption rate for children aged 10-15. The video also addresses the challenges in adopting children with disabilities, siblings, or those from ethnic minorities. It emphasizes the importance of introducing potential adopters to the range of children waiting for adoption and the need to speed up the adoption process.

What significant life change did Jack experience after moving to Essex?

• He started a new school.

• He was adopted by Trish and Bob Smith.

• He began a new job.

• He reunited with his birth mother.

What was a major factor in Jack's early life before adoption?

• He lived with his parents.

• He traveled extensively.

• He was in foster care due to his great grandmother's age.

• He attended a prestigious school.

What career path has Jack recently started?

• Plumber

• Electrician

• Plasterer

• Chef

What percentage of children aged 10-15 in local authority care were adopted last year?

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

• 2%

What is a common misconception about children available for adoption?

• They are all teenagers.

• They are mostly very young babies.

• They all have disabilities.

• They are all from minority backgrounds.