Across the south west of England, there are a large number of children who need permanent homes with adoptive families. Most have had a difficult time and many have learning, physical or behavioural problems. Although they are unable to live with their birth families, for many of the older children, it is important that they keep some form of contact with their families. Like all children, they need a stable, loving home to enable them to flourish.
The South West Adoption Consortium was set up in July 2000 to establish a local but centrally-coordinated service to match children with adopters with as little delay as possible. The Consortium consists of 15 local authorities and 4 voluntary adoption agencies throughout the south west of England.
The mutual help and collective expertise of 15 local authorities and 4 voluntary adoption agencies have enabled SWAC not only to secure homes for an average of 38 children per year, but also have continued to support the families involved after placement.
If you have any queries, you are welcome to contact the SWAC administrator as follows:
Dil Roworth, 01823 355237, email: Droworth@somerset.gov.uk
