The theme this year is 'the adoption gap' which organisers say represents the gap between the types of children adopters want and the types of children waiting to be adopted. The week aims to change attitudes and open minds so that difficult to place children - such as sibling groups, older children and disabled children - find happy homes.

A range of events have been organised nationally, designed to bring together adoption agencies, adoptive families and prospective adopters. Councils, like Hackney and Worcestershire are doing their bit too. 

To find out details, and to hear the testimonies of adoptive parents, including X Factor star Sinitta, visit National Adoption Week's website which is full of information.

Read the complete post at http://www.communitycare.co.uk/blogs/social-work-blog/2009/11/national-adoption-week-9th-15t.html