Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Director of Children’s Services outlining the activity of Adopt South, the Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton local authorities for the financial year 2021-2022.

The Panel received a report and film outlining the activity of Adopt South, the Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and

Southampton local authorities for the financial year 2021-2022.

Members heard that outcomes had been strong and officers were pleased with the results. Adopt South had compared well against the other 31 Regional Adoption Agencies.

Government timescales had been achieved with a higher number of Placement Orders compared to the previous year.

In answer to questions from the Panel, Members heard that:

·         Financial support is provided to adopters, depending on the circumstances, for example, if someone was unable to continue working due to the support requirements of the child.

·         Very few adoptions break down. Parenting Support workers are available and learning is taken from experiences.

Resolved:

The Annual Report 2020-2021 for Adopt South, was noted by the Children and Families Advisory Panel.