Theme
This two hour session is aimed at local authority professionals – both social workers and lawyers - who are involved in the placement of children currently living in the UK with kinship carers overseas on a Convention Adoption Order. It will provide an overview of the legal and practice issues regarding Convention Adoption for children being placed abroad. There will then be ample time to discuss issues regarding Adoption Convention overseas cases during case studies and group discussion.
Learning objectives
By the end of the day, participants will learn how:
- To have an understanding of the legal framework and eligibility considerations in Convention adoption
- To be aware of the common issues that can arise in this area of work
- To gain a broader understanding of the viability, assessment and support elements in an overseas context
See future dates for this course.