article_snippet: Donna Adams said: 'I understand they need to think about people's lifestyles and the welfare of children, but I can't believe you need to be a certain size to be a good parent. '
article_snippet: There are plenty of children in care who need a loving home and loving parents, and I feel bad for plenty of children in care who need a loving home and loving parents.'
article_snippet: Donna said: 'I received a letter from West Sussex County Council, which says we can't adopt because I don't meet The couple guidelines. '
article_snippet: West Sussex County Council has never actually met me.
article_snippet: And the hopeful couple will then apply for adoption again to a local authority or an agency - but have ruled out applying to West Sussex County Council.
article_snippet: A council spokeswoman for West Sussex County Council said: 'There are a combination of factors taken into account before any advice is given to potential adoptive parents.
article_snippet: The health of prospective adopters, including any weight issues, are factors we consider in relation to The health of prospective adopters, including any weight issues capacity to successfully parent children who have already lost The health of prospective adopters, including any weight issues birth family, through to adulthood and beyond. '
article_snippet: There are often a broad range of factors that are discussed with the prospective parents before the prospective parents apply to adopt and areas the prospective parents may need to consider changing before starting the adoption process. '
article_snippet: We regret this was not made clear in the letter that was sent and the Adoption Team will be making contact to offer an initial home visit to discuss this inquiry further.'
highlights_snippet: Local council's pledged to lose a further 2st and adopt through an adoption agency .