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up arrow : go up one level Adoption agency policy
Adoption agency practice guidance

All people who use the services of the Adoption Agency will be treated with respect and honesty. In turn, it is expected that they will respond with equal respect and honesty, without any denial of expression of feelings, emotions and differing views.

This guidance is written to cover some aspects of the practice of the Adoption Agency and does not aim to be a complete guide. It is written from the perspective of the best interests of the child being placed for adoption but encompasses the interests of all parties.

The following principles will govern the practice of the Adoption Agency:

For further information contact:
email icon Email : adoption@medway.gov.uk
Telephone icon Telephone :

01634 331113

Mail icon Write to :

Specialist Children’s Services
Medway Council
Compass Centre
Chatham Maritime
Kent ME4 4YH

Minicom icon Minicom : 01634 333111

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