Sample CPR - the Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland ...

BAAF Form CPR
Part G
Note: wherever possible, and if the agency considers it appropriate, this record should
be completed by the birth father in his words. It may be used as an important source of
information for the agency in making its decisions and, when and where appropriate, for
the child and the adoptive parents in understanding the child’s background. It is
important that the birth father understands the importance of these questions and the
reasons that they are being asked. The form should be used wherever possible within
the context of a counselling interview(s) (required in Regulation 14, AA Regulations
2005).
If you do not understand the questions you are being asked or need help in answering
them, you should seek advice and support from somebody who is experienced in
adoption matters and can help you with this. It is also important for you to understand
that, whilst the adoption agency must take into account your wishes or feelings, the
adoption agency and the adoptive parents cannot be required to follow them.
Name of birth father
Simon Green
Name of child
Jane Green
What things would you like your child/children and the adopters to know about your
childhood and the way that has influenced you? In time, it will be very important for your
child to have a better understanding of your life and why it has sometimes been difficult
for you to manage. It will help if your child has a picture of both the good things and the
difficult experiences you may have had whilst growing up.
Simon has found the whole adoption process difficult to accept and he has not given
any information about himself, his childhood or his extended family.
From the reports and assessments completed it is clear that he has problems telling
fantasy from reality and he does have some degree of learning disability although he is
thought to have a higher IQ than his wife Tina.
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