AN ADOPTION agency is calling out to families to home two affectionate little brothers.
Adopt South, the regional adoption agency for Hampshire and Isle of Wight, is searching for a forever family for two boys.
The brothers, Dylan and James, are currently being looked after by foster carers after being unable to continue living with their birth family.
Dylan, four, is the eldest sibling and has blue eyes. He enjoys playing with cars and making things with his hands using Duplo and stickle bricks. He enjoys the company of other children and is always keen to have a cuddle with his foster carers and sing to his favourite songs before nursery.
James, three, enjoys going to the park and learning to ride his new bicycle. He is very close to his brother, but he also enjoys being in the company of others.
Through a series of medical tests, it was discovered that James has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a genetic disorder which causes muscle weakness and speech delay. DMD causes degeneration of the fibrous connections in the body and is more prevalent during teenage years.
Rachel Reynolds, head of Adopt South, said: "These boys are such happy and affectionate brothers. Unfortunately, James’ diagnosis of DMD has meant that many people interested in the boys have held back because of the commitment and responsibility of caring for a child with a disability.
“We will wholeheartedly support the right parent(s) for James and Dylan today and in the future. We have found many of our children with additional needs a family to grow up in.
“With the help of our residents and communities here in the south, I believe there is a forever family for Dylan and James. We welcome an informal conversation with anyone who feels they could be a mum or dad to these boys and keep them together.”
For more information on Dylan and James, visit their dedicated Adopt South page hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adoptsouth/dylanandjames.
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