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Form A102: Consent to the placement of my child for adoption with identified prospective adopter(s) and, if the placement breaks down, with any prospective adopter(s) chosen by the adoption agency. Section 19 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002
Local authorities and regional adoption agencies can apply for therapeutic funding for eligible adoptive, special guardianship order and child arrangement order families.
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This page provides country-specific information for British nationals on what to do if they are planning to adopt a child overseas.
The government's strategy to deliver excellence in adoption services across England.
Adoption contact register form - part 1
How the government plans to address challenges in the adoption system over the next 4 years.
Form A107: Consent by the child's parent to adoption by their partner. The Adoption and Children Act 2002.
Form A100: Consent to the placement of my child for adoption with any prospective adopters chosen by the Adoption Agency. Section 19 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
Ofsted has today published a thematic review looking at how adoption services provided by regional adoption agencies (RAAs) contribute to good outcomes for children and families.
Form A101: Consent to the placement of my child for adoption with identified prospective adopters. Section 19 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications for entry or leave as an adopted child or a child coming to the UK for adoption.
Use the online form (previously form SC4) if you’re adopting a child and need to apply for Statutory Paternity Pay and Leave.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how adoption affects parental responsibility, nationality and passport applications.
Information about the move to regional adoption agencies.
Action to take when paying Adoption Pay in certain circumstances, including employee becomes sick, leaves, dies, is awarded a pay rise, or the child dies.
Find forms and guidance for Statutory Adoption Pay and Leave for employers and employees.
Form A104: Consent to adoption. The Adoption and Children Act 2002.
Form A103: Advance consent to Adoption. Section 20 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
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