Adoption and Permanence Panels

Adoption and Permanence Panels are review groups that assess whether it’s appropriate to place a child with a new family or in a permanent living arrangement. They consist of professionals and sometimes family members who carefully evaluate a child's needs, the prospective carers’ ability, and the long-term suitability of the plan. The panels ensure that decisions prioritize the child's well-being and stability, making informed, balanced judgments about the best future for the child. Their purpose is to support responsible, carefully considered choices in the child's best interest.