O'Sullivan, Terence (2005) Processes and outputs of an adoption panel: a case study. Adoption and Fostering Journal, 29 (3). pp. 21-32. ISSN 1740-469x
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Abstract
This article examines the processes and outputs of an adoption panel and is the second by Terence O'Sullivan to report on an observational case study. The research investigates how representative and participative panel members were, how attendee presence was structured, what the panel focused on and how conclusions were reached. The panel considered social work proposals in relation to looked after children whose permanence plan was adoption. A scrutiny process was observed that took the form of identifying issues, asking questions, being reassured (or not), coming to a conclusion and giving feedback. The importance of the panel's work stems from its scrutiny of social work proposals and the article suggests various ways in which this could be made more effective.
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| Additional Information: | This article examines the processes and outputs of an adoption panel and is the second by Terence O'Sullivan to report on an observational case study. The research investigates how representative and participative panel members were, how attendee presence was structured, what the panel focused on and how conclusions were reached. The panel considered social work proposals in relation to looked after children whose permanence plan was adoption. A scrutiny process was observed that took the form of identifying issues, asking questions, being reassured (or not), coming to a conclusion and giving feedback. The importance of the panel's work stems from its scrutiny of social work proposals and the article suggests various ways in which this could be made more effective. |
| Keywords: | Adoption, Fostering, Families, Children, Family welfare |
| Subjects: | L Social studies > L520 Child Care |
| Divisions: | College of Social Sciences > Faculty of Health & Social Sciences > School of Social & Political Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Bev Jones |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Sep 2007 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Mar 2013 08:23 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/787 |
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