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Doncaster sees surge in adoptions

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  • Wednesday, May 13, 2015
  • | CYP Now
The adoption rate in Doncaster has increased by around a third in a single year, according to latest figures from the independent trust appointed to run children's services in the town.

Scotland raises leaving care age to 21

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  • Wednesday, April 1, 2015
  • | CYP Now
Young people in Scotland who are in residential care, foster care, or kinship care will be able to remain in their placement up until the age of 21 as a result of landmark legislation.

Call for review of special guardianship orders

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  • Thursday, December 11, 2014
  • | CYP Now
The British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) has called for a review of special guardianship orders (SGOs) amid a sharp rise in numbers being granted and concerns about the way they are used.

Coalition fails to improve care placements

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  • Thursday, November 27, 2014
  • | CYP Now
The coalition government has failed to make any progress in getting children into the right placement when they first enter care and ensuring it is close to their home, a damning report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has found.

Security concerns delay adoption video pilot

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  • Monday, November 17, 2014
  • | CYP Now
A high-profile scheme intended to increase adoptions by allowing would-be adopters to search videos and photos of children has been delayed due to security issues, CYP Now has learned.

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