22% increase in UK children awaiting adoption, emphasizing non-traditional families and need for diverse background adopters.

During National Adoption Week, various families and organizations highlighted the importance of adoption in the UK. Imogen, a Norfolk mother, emphasized that families can be non-traditional and called for more adopters, especially for older children. Nationally, there has been a 22% increase in children awaiting adoption, with 80,000 in care. Adoption agencies encourage diverse backgrounds to consider adopting, as many children face long waits for homes.

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