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Adoption - counselling and information for prospective adopter Duty
- Description
- The adoption agency must—
(a)provide a counselling service for the prospective adopter;
(b)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;
(c)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;
(d)provide the prospective adopter with any information and any training materials relating to adopting a child available for use; and
(e)make arrangements for the prospective adopter to receive such preparation for adoption as the agency considers appropriate.
- Modified
- 15 Jun 2020
- Status
- Live
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