Childlink had been struggling to survive financially during the recession. Its 5,000 case files will now be transferred to PACT as part of the deal.
The merger with PACT has caused one managerial redundancy at Childlink, but the remaining seven staff will continue to work for the organisation. Chief executive Caroline Hesslegrave retired prior to the move.
As part of the deal, Childlink’s existing Clapham office will close but PACT, which already employs 150 staff, is planning to set up a new London office.
Satwinder Sandhu, PACT director of adoption and permanence services, said: "I want to reassure all families who are joining PACT from Childlink that we will do everything we can to ensure that the process continues uninterrupted for them.
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