Introductory Text
PART 1 INTRODUCTORY
1.Citation, commencement and application
2.Interpretation
PART 2 PROVISION OF ADOPTION SUPPORT SERVICES
3.Prescribed services
4.Persons to whom adoption support services must be extended
5.Arrangement for securing provision of services
6.Adoption support services adviser
7.Services for persons outside the area
PART 3 PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
8.Circumstances in which financial support is payable
9.Remuneration for former foster parents
10.Payment of financial support
11.Cessation of financial support
12.Conditions
PART 4 ASSESSMENTS AND PLANS
13.Request for assessment
14.Procedure for assessment
15.Assessment for financial support
16.Plan
17.Notice of proposal to provide adoption support services
18.Notification of decision as to adoption support services
PART 5 REVIEWS
19.Reviews: general procedure
20.Review of financial support payable periodically
PART 6 MISCELLANEOUS
21.Urgent cases
22.Notices
23.Recovery of expenses between local authorities
24.Revocations and transitional provision
Signature
Explanatory Note
