Regulation 24 Requirement to provide counselling, information and preparation for adoptionF1

provide a counselling service for the prospective adopter,

in a section 83 case, explain to the prospective adopter, and provide written information about, the procedure in relation to, and the legal implications of, adopting a child from the country from which the prospective adopter wishes to adopt,

in any other case, explain to the prospective adopter, and provide written information about, the procedure in relation to, and the legal implications of, placement for adoption and adoption,

provide the prospective adopter with any available information and training materials relating to adopting a child, and

make arrangements for the prospective adopter to receive such preparation for adoption as the agency considers appropriate.

the age range, sex, likely needs and background of children who may be placed for adoption by the adoption agency,

the significance of adoption for a child and the child’s family,

contact between a child and the child’s birth parent or guardian, siblings and other relatives where a child is authorised to be placed for adoption or is adopted,

the skills which are necessary for an adoptive parent,

the perspective of the child and the child’s family on adoption,

the adoption agency’s procedures in relation to the assessment of a prospective adopter and the placement of a child for adoption, and

the procedure in relation to placement for adoption and adoption.