Number of Gay Couples Adopting Children Doubles.

LGBT Adoption & Fostering week is 3rd -9th March 2014. Figures show the number of same-sex couples adopting children in England has doubled in the past four years. According to the Department for Education, the number of same-sex couples adopting rose from 3% in 2009 to 6% in 2013. But campaigners say many more adoptive parents are needed for the thousands of children waiting to be placed who are currently in care. To find agencies and events happening in your area go to: www.lgbtadoptfosterweek.org.uk