PART 5DUTIES OF ADOPTION AGENCY IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED PLACEMENT OF CHILD WITH PROSPECTIVE ADOPTER

Function of the adoption agency in a section 83 case35

1

This paragraph applies where in a section 83 case the adoption agency receives from the relevant foreign authority information about a child to be adopted by a prospective adopter whom the agency has approved as suitable to adopt a child.

2

Where paragraph (1) applies, the adoption agency must —

a

send a copy of the information referred to in paragraph (1) to the prospective adopter unless it is aware that the prospective adopter has received a copy;

b

consider that information;

c

meet with the prospective adopter to discuss the information; and

d

if appropriate, provide a counselling service for, and any further information to, the prospective adopter as may be required.