Child Wants a Home, The

Synopsis

Tells the stories of three families who adopted children through the Children’s Society’s Norwich project, which was set up in 1980 to find permanent homes for children who are difficult to place, whether it be through disability or behavioural problems.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Year of production

1980

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying notes provide background details about the project and some facts about Down’s syndrome.

Uses

Potential adopters, foster parents, respite carers, social workers, teachers, medical and paramedical professionals.*

Subjects

Social welfare

Keywords

adoption and fostering; foster care; mentally handicapped children; special needs education

Production Company

Name

Children’s Society

Distributor

Name

Children’s Society

Phone

020 7837 4299

Fax

020 7837 0211

Address

Public Relations Department
Edward Rudolf House
Margery Street
LONDON
WC1X 0JL