The move is part of a series of measures set out by the Government to give adoptive parents and those considering adoption more ongoing support. It builds on the Prime Minister’s previously announced plans to overhaul the system to make it easier for prospective adopters and speed up the adoption process.
A new helpline is also due to be launched in the next few weeks with phone lines manned by adopters to give prospective adopters access to first-hand experience.
Later in the year, a new one-stop-shop online service called a National Gateway for Adoption will provide information on the first stages of the adoption process.
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