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Adoption Panel

The North Somerset Adoption Panel normally meets once a month to make recommendations on adoption cases.

Its 10 members consider applicant's cases, makes recommendations about their suitability as adoptive parents and matches children with approved adoptive families.

It also advises on the legal steps which may need to be taken in order to adopt particular children.

If you have applied to become an adoptive parent and want to find out more about the panel and how its involvement in the adoption process please download our Adoption Panel Guide.

Alternatively, for further information please contact our Adoption and Fostering Team on 01275 888 999.