The DfE has made available grant funding to undertake adoption recruitment activity on a national and regional scale, to further support the adoption regionalisation reforms that were introduced in 2017. This grant is intended to boost adopter recruitment across England and continue the successful recruitment strategies employed by RAAs since this funding was first made available in 2019.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/06/2021
Decision due: June 2021 by Director of Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Sarah Johal, National Adoption Strategic Lead 07891277316 Email: sarah.johal@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
National Adoption Steering Group meetings
RAA Leaders Group meetings
Consultees
Director of Children and Families
Representatives of National Adoption Steering Group
Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Adult and Children's Social Care and Health Partnerships