Prospective adopters are all assessed as part of the adopter approvals process. The processes involved in approving prospective adopters and post-placement review visits are covered by regulations and explained in the Adoption Statutory Guidance:<\/p>
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adoption-statutory-guidance-2013<\/a><\/p>"}
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