Two adopted brothers and their school friends have donated sacks of Christmas presents to children in need in Wolverhampton – all in memory of their close friend who sadly passed away last year.

That’s the message of a powerful new fostering film – any of us can foster a child or young person, if you have the capacity to care.

Twenty-four children were officially adopted by Milwaukee-area families as a part of the county's annual Adoption Day celebration.

Foster Care Fortnight 2023 began with the theme of #FosteringCommunities – celebrating the strength and resilience of fostering communities and all they do to ensure children are cared for and supported to thrive.  

Foster parents - single, married or in a relationship – are never on their own as help and support is always available - 24 hours a day. And they will always receive ‘buddy support’ from experienced foster parents who are there to help and guide them and they receive a regular, tax exempt fee and allowance to cover the cost of bringing up the child. 

Simone Biles broke a 90-year record by winning her eighth all-around title at the US Gymnastics Championships.

Adoption@Heart, the regional adoption agency for the Black Country, is appealing for more families to come forward to adopt a child into a safe, loving, and permanent home. Working in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council, Dudley Council, Sandwell Children’s Trust and Walsall Council, it is calling for all those who are considering adoption, or would like some more information, to take the next step and get in touch.