Process of being approved as adopters

The 14 step process to becoming an adoptive parent

What happens:

1. Initial enquiry either by phone or letter
2. Information sent out with details of information session
3. Attend information session
4. Interview with social worker
5. Statutory checks made (CRB, social services, medicals)
6. Attend preparation group (4 days)
7. Interview with 2 social workers
8. Assessment started with social worker (usually 6 - 8 visits)
9. Referees visited by social worker
10. Form F report completed
11. Applicants read and comment on Form F
12. Social worker presents report to adoption panel
13. Adoption panel makes recommendation to agency
14. Agency decision
    

For more information call 01494 586443 or email adoption@buckscc.gov.uk