In the new action plan in England, potential adopters will be
assessed within six months and local authorities will have score cards to
measure speed of adoption, in the radical reforms proposed in March 2012.
It is intended the plan will tackle barriers to mixed-race
adoption and speed up the system so families are found quickly.
Approval of adopters will be within a six month time frame,
in a less bureaucratic system.
Last year 3,050 children were found new homes through
adoption and it is intended that local authorities will be held to account for improvements
that will be measured, with no excuses for delay.
Councils can face difficulties when trying to find homes for
siblings, older children or those with health issues or disabilities.
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