What is special guardianship?
Special guardianship is a legal order that was introduced by the Adoption and Children Act 2002, through amendments to the Children Act 1989.
It is an order that recognises the guardian as having parental responsibility, but does not permanently remove parental responsibility from the child's birth parents, unlike adoption. It is often suitable for older children who need a permanent home, but who do not want to be adopted and want to retain ties with their birth families.
What are the benefits of special guardianship?
Special guardianship allows children to feel secure in a long-term placement while retaining links with their birth families.
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