Part 3 DUTIES OF ADOPTION AGENCY WHERE THE AGENCY IS CONSIDERING ADOPTION FOR A CHILD

England and Wales

1. 11Application of regulations 11 to 20
2. 12Requirement to open child’s case record
3. 12ADuties of adoption agency when a child is to be placed in accordance with section 81(11) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
4. 13Requirement to provide counselling and information for, and ascertain the wishes and feelings of, the child
5. 14Requirement to provide counselling and information for, and ascertain the wishes and feelings of, the parent or guardian of the child and others —
6. 15Requirement to obtain information (including health information) about the child
7. 16Requirement to obtain information (including health information) about the child’s family
8. 17Requirement to prepare a written report ...
9. 18Function of the adoption panel in relation to a child referred by the adoption agency
10. 19Adoption agency decision and notification
11. 19AReferral to the Adoption Register for Wales - children
12. 20Request to appoint a Welsh family proceedings officer or an officer of CAFCASS
13. 20APersons authorised to witness consent to placement for adoption