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My name is Connorand this ismy story
It is often difficult for younger childrento understand the concept of adoption.This booklet seeks to make this easier.
A guideto adoptionfor youngerchildren
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Connor lived with his family.His mummy was sad becausealthough she loved him, shewasn’t able to keep him safe.This made Connor sad too.
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Connor had a social worker calledPat who took him to live withAlice and Tom for a while.They were foster carers.
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Connor started to feel happier.It was fun and safe with
Alice and Tom.
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Connor still saw his mummy atthe family centre, but sheoften didn’t seem happy.
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Connor knew he could tell Pat ifhe was unhappy or if anyone wasunkind. He also knew he couldask a grown up to write a letter.This helped him feel safe.
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One day there was ameeting with a lot of people.They thought very hard!
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They decided that Connor shouldhave a new family where hecould live forever, who couldkeep him safe and happy.
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They looked very hard forConnor’s new family.
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When a family were found,they got to know each otherand then Connor went to livewith them. He was a bit scaredat first, but soon felt ok.
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Connor missed his old mummy,but his new family said theywould send her letters so shewould know he was happy.
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When Connor had been with hisnew family for a while, they allwent to court. A very importantperson called a Judge said theycould be a family forever.
Connor was adopted by them.
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Connor is now happy with hisnew family, and his friendsand his school. He knowshe’ll be kept safe and
loved forever!
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My story is a bitlike Connor’s!
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This is my new family.
Maddy contributed in the design of this booklet (2015).
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North Tyneside CouncilFostering and Adoption ServiceThe Silverlink NorthCobalt Business ParkNorth TynesideNE27 0BY
Telephone: (0191) 643 2540Email: [email protected]
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