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.

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

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

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"We were the first people in the south west to use the Covid regulation to hold the extraordinary adoption panel and they informed us of the outcome," said James.

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

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