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Guide to foster carers wishing to make the transition to adoption
Author: Elaine Dibben, adoption and foster care development consultant, BAAF BIOG and Viv Howorth, regional director for northern England, BAAF BIOG
Publication Date: 12 April 2012
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Introduction
Messages from research
Legislative framework
Agency adoptions
Non-agency adoptions
Where the local authority opposes adoption
Initial enquiry from the foster carer
Initial visit
Decision-making process
Preparation of foster carers applying to adopt
Assessment of foster carers applying to adopt
Panel process – approval and match
Placement process
Placement support for carers and child
Preparation of children in placement
Preparation and support for birth family
Conclusion
Introduction
For some looked-after children, adoption by their foster carers can be an extremely positive route to permanency.
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