We have added a selection of resources to the Hub all about early permanence (EP). This includes practitioners sharing information and advice to help prospective adopters understand the process of EP and certain things to expect.
Adoptive parents also share their personal experiences about EP, including how supported they were by professionals and how they managed this with a birth child in the family – hearing from the birth child themself!
Early permanence – The legal background
Hosted by Emily Boardman, Solicitor and one of the founding partners at Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP
Early permanence – Dealing with uncertainties and delays
Interview with Baljit Kaur, Counsellor, Group Analyst and Social Worker
Early permanence – Family time
Interview with Ruth Copson, Independent Social Worker
Talking early permanence with Devin – Part 6: Reflections on support from professionals
Interview with Devin, adoptive parent
Talking early permanence – Birth child in the family
Interview with adoptive parents and their birth child
Early permanence – Role of the Children’s Guardian
Interview with Sarah, Children’s Guardian
Early permanence (sometimes referred to as Fostering for Adoption) involves placing children with potential adopters who are also approved as temporary foster carers while decisions are made about the child’s future within the family court process.
If you’re looking for support on your adoption journey, CATCH can help through all stages of the process, from the initial research all the way through to parenthood.
Discover more about the benefits of CATCH today.