Supporting adoption: vision and priorities - statement

This statement sets out our vision for adoption in Scotland, the importance of support for our adoption community, and strategic priorities to achieve this.


Footnotes

1 Selwyn, J. (2023) Outcomes for children adopted from care in the UK. In Research Handbook on Adoption Law (pp. 228-247). Edward Elgar Publishing

2 Under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, 'looked after children' are defined as those in the care of their local authority – sometimes referred to as a 'corporate parent'.

Contact

Email: jaclyn.finn@gov.scot

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