• Decision details
  • Decision details

    Decision status: Recommendations Approved

    Is Key decision?: No

    Is subject to call in?: No

    Decisions:

    The Service Director, Children’s Services provided the Cabinet with the National Adoption Service Wales Annual Report for the 2019-2020 Municipal Year.

     

    The Service Director explained that the National Adoption Service for Wales (NAS) was launched in November 2014,bringing all local authorities in Wales together into a unique collaboration for the delivery of adoption services.

     

    The Service Director informed the Cabinet that during the year, there had been a reduction in demand for the Local Authority but advised that during the beginning of the 2020-2021 year, the demand for adopters had increased. As such, the Service Director explained that a suitable supply of adopters was an area of focus moving forward, both on a regional and national level.

     

    The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services thanked the officer for the report and acknowledged that during the year there had been a reduced demand for adopters but commented that it was likely due to the looked after prevention initiatives undertaken. The Cabinet Member echoed the importance of increasing adopters going forward and informed the Cabinet that, despite the circumstances with Covid-19, the adoption process had continued throughout with a business as usual attitude.

     

    Prior to concluding, the Cabinet Member noted the improvements made to the Life Journey Work during the year, which was vital for the young people.

     

    The Cabinet RESOLVED:

    1.    To note the contents of the report.

    Publication date: 14/01/2021

    Date of decision: 14/01/2021

    Decided at meeting: 14/01/2021 - Cabinet

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