A search has been launched for potential adopters in the district.

Both Bradford Council and North Yorkshire County Council are appealing for people to consider adoption.

The plea has been issued to coincide with National Adoption Week, which began today.

Across the Bradford district, there are normally between 80 and 90 children in need of an adoptive family each month Sheri Kinbrum, for the Council, said: “There is an acute national shortage of adopters and the government is streamlining the process to make it easier for people to adopt.

“Under the new guidelines, the first stage of the process is expected to take two months. The second stage will take around four months.”

Call (01274) 434331, e-mail adoptionfostering@brad ford.gov.uk or visit brad ford.gov.uk/adoption for more details.