Adoptive families needed for two boys

Charity appeals for help

A charity has appealed for adoptive families to provide a supportive home for two special boys.

The charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) is searching for two adoptive families for Alan, aged two, and David, aged four.

PACT is looking for separate homes for the boys under the (IAAM) scheme which means they will receive any necessary specialist therapeutic support tailored to their needs.

The scheme encourages families to come forward and adopt children who have been waiting the longest.

PACT IAAM manager Amanda Davies said both boys had a lot to offer and the experience would be “incredibly rewarding”.

Ms Davies said: “Alan is a very endearing little boy who loves cuddles.

“He has some language delay and needs a family who can encourage his language skills alongside a speech and language therapist.

“David loves working hard at school and is making good progress.

“He thrives under praise given to him and needs a family who are committed to further progressing his development.”

Couples and single people are being invited to find out about adoption and how they could change the lives of children like Alan and David.

All children waiting to be adopted through the IAAM scheme have a comprehensive assessment by the South London and Maudsley Child Care Assessment Centre.

Support provided to adoptive families includes training in therapeutic parenting, tailored to the specific needs of the child and 24-hour support during the first two years after adoption, to reduce the risk of placement breakdown.

For more information, visit www.pactcharity.org/iaam or contact Amanda Davies, email: amanda.davies@pactcharity.org