adoption panel

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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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