Panels Considering Registering a Child for Permanence
Where permanence plans for children are being considered the panel will want to speak to child’s social worker, team manager, foster carer and any other professional who has a central role in supporting the child. They will also speak to the parent and possibly the child themselves. Depending on the circumstances of the case, the panel may ask to speak to contributors separately rather than have everyone in the meeting at the same time. Panels considering the approval or review of adoptive parents or permanent carers will generally only involve the adoptive parents, or permanent carers, their link worker and the team manager from the Family Placement Team.
Applicants will be informed of the recommendation of the Adoption and Permanence Panel within 24 hours of the Panel. The final decision will be made by the Agency Decision Maker and you will be informed of this decision in writing within 21 days.
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