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<p>The Department for Education has not made a formal assessment of the effectiveness
of these guidelines and practices for approved adopters. However, there are clear
eligibility criteria and statutory guidance on approving and assessing prospective
adopters and foster carers.[1] The Government believes that these standards provide
adequate safeguards for children in care.</p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321968/Adoption_Statutory_Guidance_2014.pdf"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321968/Adoption_Statutory_Guidance_2014.pdf</a></p><p><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/336073/Stat_guidance_FFA__8_July_2014.pdf"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/336073/Stat_guidance_FFA__8_July_2014.pdf</a></p><p><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fostering-services-assessment-and-approval-of-foster-carers"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/fostering-services-assessment-and-approval-of-foster-carers</a></p><p>
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