adoption panel

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

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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.

Read more on BBC

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

Read more on BBC

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

Read more on BBC

"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.

Read more on BBC

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

Read more on BBC

adoption curve adoptive

Browse