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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

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1.Journey of the Child

  1. 1.0.1Adoption of Children Looked AfterSeptember 13, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Life Story Books GuidanceSeptember 13, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Later Life LettersSeptember 20, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Information Exchange Service (Letterbox)To Follow
  5. 1.0.5Post Adoption ContactTo Follow
  6. 1.0.6Statement of PurposeJuly 29, 2025

2.Recruitment and Assessment of Adopters

  1. 2.0.1Assessment and Approvals of Prospective Adopters
    Updated
    January 30, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Early Permanence PlacementsSeptember 18, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Adoption PanelSeptember 18, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Intercountry PolicySeptember 20, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Allegations Against Prospective AdoptersJuly 29, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Guidance on References in AdoptionJuly 29, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Non Agency AdoptionJuly 29, 2025
  8. 2.0.8Adoption Health and Safety GuidanceJuly 29, 2025
  9. 2.0.9Review of Prospective AdoptersJuly 29, 2025

3.Family Finding

  1. 3.0.1Working with Birth Parent Relinquished BabiesSeptember 13, 2024
  2. 3.0.2Family Finding Role and ProcedureSeptember 13, 2024
  3. 3.0.3Linking and MatchingTo Follow
  4. 3.0.4The Child's Journey - Placement for AdoptionJanuary 28, 2025
  5. 3.0.5Procedure for Life Appreciation DaySeptember 13, 2024

4.Adoption Support

  1. 4.0.1Adoption Support
    Updated
    January 30, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Disruption of Adoptive PlacementsSeptember 13, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Access to Birth Records and Adoption Case RecordsSeptember 20, 2024
  4. 4.0.4Intermediary ServicesSeptember 13, 2024
  5. 4.0.5Safeguarding and Child ProtectionSeptember 13, 2024
  6. 4.0.6Social Networking GuidanceTo Follow
  7. 4.0.7Monitoring and Supervision of Adoptive PlacementsSeptember 13, 2024
  8. 4.0.8Regional Adoption Agencies Adoption Support Transfer ProtocolSeptember 13, 2024
  9. 4.0.9Adoption Strategy: Achieving Excellence Everywhere

Last Updated: September 13, 2024

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