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Adoption register suspension - will it make matching harder?

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

| CYP Now

A system for matching hard-to-place children with adopters has been shelved after 18 years. Those running the National Adoption Register fear the change will limit options, but others say online systems can fill the void.

Regional adoption agencies: initial successes, emerging challenges

Features

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

| CYP Now

Evaluation of regional adoption agencies highlights mixed progress, with some starting to improve various aspects of the adoption process, while others are struggling to attract staff and develop shared IT functions.

Special Report: Commissioning Care

Features

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

| CYP Now

Commissioners play a pivotal role in ensuring vulnerable children receive the care they need. However, demand and funding pressures are driving the development of new systems and changes in practice.

Legal Update: Case highlights foreign adoption complexities

Features

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

| CYP Now

A Supreme Court judgment has highlighted the complexities of bringing children who have been adopted abroad to the UK.

Review triggers debate over the role of contact in adoption cases

Features

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

| CYP Now

Review finds poor contact with birth families can cause identity problems, with report author calling for a culture change among practitioners. However, social work leaders say legislation should be revised to make contact easier.

Post-adoption support boost

Features

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

| CYP Now

Freedom of Information data reveals extent of council "match funding" under Adoption Support Fund.

Investigation reveals increase in adoption placement breakdowns

Features

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

| CYP Now

FoI data shows a rise in adoptions breaking down over the past five years and inconsistent data collection by councils. Experts say findings show the need for better data and improved post-adoption support services.