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Adoption special |
26 October 2004 |
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 From September 2005 the birth relatives of people who were adopted before November 1975 will have the right to access an intermediary service that will locate the adopted relative and see if contact is possible
What are the possible consequences of this new law?
The 1975 Children Act gave adopted people the right of access to their birth records. Since then it is estimated that over 150,000 adoptees have tried to trace their birth relatives. But how prepared can you be for what your search may bring? With the recent publication of the adoption reunion handbook, we’ll find out what steps adoptees need to take to protect themselves for the emotional journey ahead.
Last year 3,500 children were adopted compared to around 27,000 children at the peak of adoption in 1968. With children being adopted older and adoptive parents being encouraged to compile a ‘life story book’, Jenni examines the implications of these and other issues on the future of adoption in this country.
If you would like more information you can call our Action Line on 0800 044 044.
British Association for Adoption & Fostering
National Organisation for the Counselling of Adoptees and Parents
The Adoption Reunion Handbook
By Liz Trinder, Julia Feast and David Howe
Published by Wiley
ISBN 0-470-09422-2
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