Authorities threaten parents as 1,000 adopted children return to care in the UK

Over 1,000 adopted children have been returned to care in the UK in the last five years, with parents reporting threats of prosecution and police action. Parents describe facing blame and threats from authorities when struggling with adopted children's complex needs, often stemming from pre-adoption trauma. Nearly a quarter of parents surveyed reported being taken into police custody based on untrue allegations. A whistleblowing social worker confirmed a culture of blaming parents, stating they are "sold a lie" about post-adoption support. The Department for Education acknowledges challenges but states support is in place.