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adoption panel

British

noun

social welfare (in Britain) a committee appointed by an adoption agency, such as a local authority, to make recommendations concerning the suitability of prospective adoption cases

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The court heard she had not told social workers on an adoption panel about her anxiety and depression when Ruby was placed in her care.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2023

They had been approved by an adoption panel and were matched with him.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2022

The Simaks were assessed and approved by a second adoption panel, in September 2020.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2022

In 2011, after a three-year process, John was approved by an adoption panel, who decide whether potential adopters are suitable.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2020

Before he retired, Woodhouse worked with young offenders and in the family courts; these days he is almost as busy, sitting on the local adoption panel, chairing another charity.

From The Guardian • Feb. 11, 2017

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