Putting Programme into Practice: The Introduction of Concurrent Planning into Mainstream Adoption and Fostering Services
An evaluation of three concurrent-planning pilots examined why the approach was slow to become established. Interviews with social workers identified limited understanding of the model, unclear responsibilities and missed preparation and training opportunities. The paper focuses on organisational implementation rather than estimating children’s long-term wellbeing.
Limitations: Evidence came primarily from professionals involved in a small number of pilot services. Results from early implementation may not describe later services. Related pilot publications overlap. Independent evaluation was required as part of government funding for the pilot programme.
- Research type
- Qualitative service implementation evaluation
- Source reviewed
- Abstract
- Peer reviewed
- Yes
- Age group
- Children
Study context and review
Age group as recorded: children
Adoption context: Adoption from care / permanent family placement
Programme: UK concurrent-planning pilot evaluation (Monck–Reynolds–Wigfall)
Institutional context: Government / government-commissioned research
Independent evaluation was required as part of government funding for the pilot programme.
Relationship identified. Bibliographic relationships are not a bias or safety rating.
Topics: adoption from care, adoption system
Review scope: Source checked: Abstract. This does not imply full-text or independent human verification.
Country as recorded: England
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- Funder role
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- Declared conflicts
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- Recruitment
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- Adoptee involvement
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