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Parents with learning disabilities

40-60% of parents with learning disabilities have their children removed.

Research demonstrates that parents with learning disabilities can successfully raise their children if support matches their needs.

But there is often an assumption that they will neglect their children.

Because of this, parents with learning disabilities are more likely than any other group to have their children removed from their care.

Through Shared Lives, parents with learning disabilities can receiveĀ holistic, non-judgemental support within normal family homes.

Find out below how we are working with parents, services and the wider comunity to keep families together.

Supported Parenting in Scotland

In their own words - stories of supported parenting

Resources for supporting parents with learning disabilities

Parenting guidance for schemes (members only content)

Supporting Parents with Learning Disabilities in Shared Lives - Guidance for Professionals