Decision details

Decision

(a)       That the activity undertaken by Aspire Adoption to secure adoption and special guardianship families for children, be noted;

(b)       That Cabinet notes that the Interagency Agreement (appendix 2 of the report) was under review to reflect that there were two Councils involved rather than three.

Reason for the Decision  

In accordance with the provisions of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, all local authorities have a duty to establish and maintain an adoption service in their area, to meet the needs in relation to adoption, of children who have or may be adopted, of adults who have been adopted, parents and guardians of such children and persons who have or may adopt a child.