Are SGOs replacing adoption?

Table of contents

• The adoption process was meant to become increasingly efficient and accessible, what improvements have been made so far?
• How does this compare with numbers of SGOs?
• Is this indicative of a common trend throughout the UK or is this isolated to certain areas?
• What are the possible reasons for the increase of SGOs?
• What are the advantages of SGOs over adoption?
• What are the disadvantages?
• Do you have any predictions for future trends?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: What are some of the benefits that have led to an increase in special guardianship orders (SGOs)? Elaine Dibben, consultant in the policy development and research team at the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF), examines the rise of SGOs and illustrates why they are arguably a favourable course of action.