Adoption Policies and Procedures

The Suffolk Adoption Agency Policies have been endorsed by the Council’s Executive Committee. These set out detailed policies governing our work with children, birth parents and adopters. 

Our mission: securing families for Suffolk children

We will try to provide a comprehensive and high quality service to meet the lifelong needs of all those individuals whose lives are affected by adoption. We give particular emphasis to finding and maintaining safe and secure families for children and young people needing adoption enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes for life.

Our Statement of Purpose

This Statement of Purpose sets out our principles, the services we provide and the way we work.

Our Annual Report

The Suffolk Adoption Agency Annual Report outlines the progress and achievements of the Agency over the last year and shows areas for further work and development.

'My thoughts on what's happening' Worksheets

The attached worksheets are available to download by social workers working with children whose plan is adoption to help ascertain their wishes and feelings.

Training Opportunities

To find out about more about training opportunities, please follow this link to the Suffolk CPD On line website.

This website allows you to book your own training and record professional development. It is an online directory and booking system for learning opportunities. It has been developed to ensure that Suffolk has a highly skilled and professional children and young people's workforce who are able to support the achievements and well-being of all children and young people in Suffolk.

If you would like any more information please contact the Children and Young People's Workforce Development team on: 01473 265035

Our Recommended Useful Links

For more information about adoption visit the British Association for Adoption and Fostering: www.baaf.co.uk

For more information about the Barnado's Link project visit: www.barnardos.org.uk