Over a quarter of adoptive families in crisis, survey shows (www.bbc.com)

Christine Cissy White 9/26/1711:48 AM

Excerpts form an article written by Alys Harte & Jane Drinkwater.

The majority of adoptions involve children over the age of one, siblings and children with disabilities, who have been taken into care.
Many have suffered trauma, neglect and abuse which can result in a range of complex developmental and psychological difficulties. Research suggests almost three-quarters of adopted children have significant mental health problems of one kind or another.
Parents who deal with the fallout of these problems, say family life can be extremely difficult
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