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Adoptive Parents Demand Support Amid Rising Returns to Care

12/13/2025

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Hundreds of adoptive parents have contacted the BBC about support, after reports that over 1,000 adopted children have been returned to care in five years.
Mina says her son died from alcoholism, and parents feel blamed.
Dr. Carol Homden of Coram emphasises lifelong support for adopted children and says the system is strained.
Local authorities say outcomes are generally successful, but many parents seek a review.

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Story summary

Hundreds of adoptive parents have contacted the BBC about support, after reports that over 1,000 adopted children have been returned to care in five years.
Mina says her son died from alcoholism, and parents feel blamed.
Dr. Carol Homden of Coram emphasises lifelong support for adopted children and says the system is strained.
Local authorities say outcomes are generally successful, but many parents seek a review.