Even MORE stupid is the way budgets work. They don’t (and should) follow the child. Otherwise there will be more Baby Peter and Victoria Climbié type cases.

The Adoption Register is one (of a very limited number of systems) that really should be national…..and one day….international. The best match for each child – each and every child – that’s what matters. And that the process is QUICK once the decision to adopt is made – to maximise kids’ chances of a great match that will work.

It’s inexcusable that so many children get left ‘on the shelf’ because of very slow matching processes (after the decision is made). And it’s horrendous that so many children (up to 30%) placed for adoption have the place break down. This must leave children feeling that they are unlovable. We cannot keep doing this. Every child, every adult – deserves to know that they are loved.