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Placing children with adopters
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Keeping children at the centre of the adoption process
Adoption is about children and not adults. It is therefore imperative to ensure that the needs, wishes, welfare and safety of the child are at the centre of the adoption process.
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Contact in Adoption Placements
When a child is placed for adoption contact with their birth family needs to be reviewed to make sure it is of continuing value to the child in their new family.
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Matching
Stable placements are a result of good quality matching - this page explores the concept of matching.
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Introductions
The purpose of introductions is for the child and prospective adopters to get to know each other in a planned way. This should allow sufficient time for the child to begin to develop attachments to their new adoptive family and for the new family to learn the child's routines, likes/dislikes etc.
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Applying for an Adoption Order
There are requirements around who can apply for an adoption order and when this can happen in the process - this page sets out those requirements.
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From Placement to Adoption Order
Both children and adopters need a high level of support following a placement for adoption in order to give the placement the best chance of success and meet with relevant legislation, regulations and guidance.
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Legal Basis for Adoption
This page sets out information about the legal aspects of adoption.
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Adoption Allowances
Adoption allowances may be payable to adopters to ensure that the child's needs are met.
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Adoption and Permanence Panel
The Panel contributes to the running and quality assurance of the Department's permanence plans. The Panel has an overriding responsibility to promote good practice, consistency of approach and fairness in all aspects of the Department in accordance with its procedures and values
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Reception into Care Medical, Health Plan and Health Review
Looked After Children are required to have a Reception into Care Medical undertaken by their GP and Health Visitor or School Nurse, with this being followed up by regular reviews (the frequency of review being determined by the child's age.
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Procedures in Dealing with Accidents, GP Visits and Illnesses
Whilst we aim for children to be fit and healthy, there are times when they become ill or have accidents. This page sets out information about what is expected.
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