
The Adoption Register for England and Wales has been operated by the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) on behalf of the DfES and the National Assembly for Wales since December 1st 2004.
Full details of these arrangements are set out in a DfES Local Authority Circular LAC (2004)27 and a NAW Circular NAFWC 53/2004.Further information about NAFWC 53/2004 can be obtained from 02920826711
We will be holding two exchange days for all agencies and adopters in England and Wales in late November. See News page for further details
The awarding authority wishes to invite expressions of interest to operate the Adoption Register for England and Wales. For further information visit the DCSF website here.
The DCSF published their review of the Adoption Register and the Independent Review Mechanism on June 26th 2008. Follow this link to see the full report.
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children matched: 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005
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children matched: 1 December 2005 to 30 November 2006
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children matched: 1 December 2006 to 30 November 2007
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children matched: 1 December 2007 to 31 August 2008
About the Adoption Register
Find out about the Adoption Register, and the team behind it.
Information for agencies and social workers
Find out what the register means for you - plus how to make referrals or tell us about new information.
Information for adopters
Find out how the register can increase your chances of being matched with a child who needs a family, and ask to be included in the Register.
For current vacancies see news page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Adoption Register for England and Wales, get in touch!

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