Working with relinquished babies and their families

THEME

There has been an increase in the number of ‘relinquished’ babies and children needing adoptive families. Placed with their parents’ consent, agencies commonly use early permanence placements for these children.  

This course will look at the relevant statutory frameworks and recent case law. It will also explore the challenges of working with relinquished babies and their parents, some of the complexities of the background histories of relinquished babies, the importance of counselling for relinquishing parents, care planning and the support needs of relinquished children and their adopters.
 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understood the relevant statutory frameworks and the impact of recent case law on decision making for relinquished babies, 
• Considered some of the complexities of the background histories of relinquished babies 
• An understanding the importance of counselling for relinquishing parents, 
• Considered the issues to be addressed during care planning and matching
• Explored the support needs of relinquished children and their adopters.
• Reflected on learning from the day and changes needed in the agency or personal practice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Children’s social workers who care plan for relinquished babies 
• Adoption social workers who will be family finding and matching for relinquished babies 
• Independent reviewing officers who review care plans for relinquished babies 
• Panel Chairs involved in the matching process 

On open courses we can accommodate a maximum of four delegates from one organisation only. For a larger group booking, please see the information on commissioned training.

For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).

Total of 22 places available.

PRESENTER

Sandra Russell, Associate Trainer, CoramBAAF.

TIME

Registration 9.45am*
Start 10.00am*
Close 4.00pm*

NB  *Times subject to change

FEES

Full or associate CoramBAAF member - £160.00 + £32.00 VAT = £192.00
Individual CoramBAAF member - £124.00 + £24.08 VAT =£148.08
Non-member - £228.00 + £45.60 VAT = £273.60

*Please contact our events team via email to secure your place. 

CONTACT

Telephone 020 7520 0310

Email training@corambaaf.org.uk

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