Decision details

The Cabinet:

(1)       Approved the proposed model for delivery of adoption services through a Regional Adoption Agency, including the structural model set out at Appendix 1.

(2)       Approved the financial contribution to the Regional Adoption Agency of £764,000, to be fixed for two years (2019/20 and 2020/21) and reviewed for 2021/22.

(3)       Delegated authority to enter into the final interagency agreement to the Director of Children, Families and Education in consultation with the Lead Member for Children and Families.