Adopting large sibling groups

This research study examines adopters’ experiences of parenting a large sibling group, as well as the views of adoption agency staff who need to recruit and support adopters willing to take siblings. The study is based on in-depth interviews undertaking with 37 sibling group adopters and staff in 14 adoption agencies, which aimed to identify best practice in placing sibling groups for adoption, and what works and what doesn’t work for children, adopters and agencies.

Adopters describe their experiences of the adoption process from recruitment, assessment and preparation to matching, introductions, and support. Social work staff explain their approaches and policies and reveal wide variations in practice.

This book is essential and reading for adoption practitioners, managers and policy makers working with adopted children and prospective adopters, and for any prospective adopter who is thinking of adopting three or more siblings.

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