Sentences with phrase «voluntary adoption of»

I'm calling for the voluntary adoption of a simpler lifestyle: one with less work, fewer possessions, and more leisure time.

NSBA supports state - led development and voluntary adoption of common academic standards that ensure U.S. public school students are prepared for college and careers.

The voluntary adoption of the Common Core is one way to provide this preparation.

Alliance members encourage voluntary adoption of the alliance's Sustainable Winegrowing Program, using a self - assessment workbook.

Not exact matches

The legacy of voluntary adoptions over a decade resulted in differences in approaches across firms.

«Noting the fact that the Sexual Orientation Regulations are being voted on in the House of Commons today,» said the Cardinal, «I again express our concern at their impact, not only on adoption services, but on cooperation between faith - based voluntary agencies and public authorities in public funded services....

CA Department of Food and Agriculture awards CSWA a $ 125,000 grant for a two - year project to develop a voluntary certification for the Sustainable Winegrowing Program to speed adoption of sustainable practices (2008)

Will adoption rates of voluntary schemes such as the Non-GMO Project continue to rise?

In 2014, the governments of Australia and New Zealand started to implement a Health Star Rating (HSR) system as a voluntary scheme for industry adoption.

Our son's adoption was the result of a voluntary relinquishment.

Depending on a variety of factors, your surrogacy legal work may include a pre-birth order, a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity, a judgment of paternity, a custody orders, or an adoption.

Safeguarding the Rights and Well - Being of Birthparents in the Adoption Process Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute (2006) Findings and recommendations based on a yearlong examination and analysis of research, literature, interviews, and experiences about the rights of birth parents in voluntary relinquishment in aAdoption Process Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute (2006) Findings and recommendations based on a yearlong examination and analysis of research, literature, interviews, and experiences about the rights of birth parents in voluntary relinquishment in aAdoption Institute (2006) Findings and recommendations based on a yearlong examination and analysis of research, literature, interviews, and experiences about the rights of birth parents in voluntary relinquishment in adoptionadoption.

Catholic adoption agencies make up one third of the voluntary sector, dealing with about 200 children a year, although often these are the most difficult ones to place.

Yesterday Mr Davis told BBC One's Sunday AM warned these agencies, which make up a third of the voluntary adoption sector, must not be allowed to close and said he believed there was a «better compromise available» than the government's plans.

However, the lord chancellor, Lord Falconer, this morning expressed scepticism that Catholic adoption agencies - which make up a third of the voluntary sector - would be allowed to exclude homosexuals from adopting children in their care.

Ample evidence indicates that the gains students registered in the 1990s and 2000s were driven in large part by the adoption of test - based accountability systems, first on a voluntary basis by some states in the 1990s, and then by the rest under No Child Left Behind.

Adoption of the standards is, of course, voluntary for states and does not include a commitment to any other programs or policies.

Adoption of Common Core was and is voluntary by state.

-- A State retains the right to enter into a voluntary partnership with another State to develop and implement the challenging State academic standards and assessments required under this section, except that the Secretary shall not attempt to influence, incentivize, or coerce State --(1) adoption of the Common Core State Standards developed under the Common Core State Standards Initiative or any other academic standards common to a significant number of States, or assessments tied to such standards; or (2) participation in such partnerships.

Although adoption of these good and best practices is encouraging, it is voluntary.

The Foster Home understands that all work done with One Love is at his / her own risk, and hereby releases One Love, its officers, volunteers, agents, employees, contractors and representatives from any liability of any kind whatsoever arising from his / her voluntary foster care and / or from any claims relating to adoption, ownership or possession of the foster animal.

Its a number most people could live with I think, so seems plausible in terms of voluntary adoption.

The approval of the Mid-South rice modules therefore marks an important milestone in broadening the opportunities for agriculture producers to participate in carbon markets, incentivizing adoption of voluntary emissions reduction practices.

The projects all mark important milestones in broadening the opportunities for farmers and landowners to participate in carbon markets, incentivizing adoption of voluntary actions to reduce emissions.

Additional voluntary quantification methodologies eligible for early action may be added to the list by ARB upon adoption of new compliance offset protocols.

The Joint Commission's report and recommendations were filed with the Court in February 1991 Recommendation No 24 proposed the establishment of a statewide voluntary pro bono plan with aspirational standards of service, mandatory reporting, local pro bono committees and a statewide pro bono committee The Board of Governors of the Florida Bar supported the adoption of the recommendation but requested three modifications: 1) eliminating the collective satisfaction of the twenty - hour requirement; 2) expanding the definition of pro bono services to include services to the poor that are not strictly legal in nature; and 3) eliminating the reporting requirement, primarily because of administrative costs.

They will be adopted voluntarily in many circumstances by companies because they view adoption as being beneficial in terms of managing risk, but once adopted they cease to be voluntary.

A successful adoption of Segwit in 2017 will also demonstrate that technical challenges can be solved through debates, open - source software collaboration, decentralized consensus and voluntary adoption by validating and mining nodes.

Research undertaken as part of the Inquiry including a freedom of information request submitted to all English local authorities found that 163 children in care under a voluntary arrangement have been placed with foster carers who are already approved as suitable adopters since foster for adoption legislation came into force three years ago.

Termination of parental rights: This can be done as a voluntary process when birth parents consent to an adoption.

But if, like Myra, you view a voluntary adoption plan as your best option for meeting your child's needs while keeping Child Protective Services out of both your lives, then let Abrazo help you with an open adoption plan that will enable you and your child to stay in touch — because that's what we do best.

This consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to the inspection of voluntary adoption agencies.

for a single inspection of all voluntary adoption agencies, irrespective of the number of premises used

the notice period for the inspection of voluntary adoption agencies is reduced from 10 working days to 2 working days

all voluntary adoption agencies will receive one inspection in a 3 - year period and one overall judgement irrespective of the number of premises they use

«Planned Parenthood is the nation's largest and most trusted voluntary provider of reproductive health services because we provide our patients with unbiased, medically accurate information about the full range of pregnancy options: parenting, adoption and abortion — as well as access to birth control to prevent future unintended pregnancies,» added Foster.

Safeguarding the Rights and Well - Being of Birthparents in the Adoption Process Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute (2006) Findings and recommendations based on a yearlong examination and analysis of research, literature, interviews, and experiences about the rights of birth parents in voluntary relinquishment in aAdoption Process Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute (2006) Findings and recommendations based on a yearlong examination and analysis of research, literature, interviews, and experiences about the rights of birth parents in voluntary relinquishment in aAdoption Institute (2006) Findings and recommendations based on a yearlong examination and analysis of research, literature, interviews, and experiences about the rights of birth parents in voluntary relinquishment in adoptionadoption.

Truth: Less than five percent of voluntary adoptions are formally contested by the birth father.

In New York State, home study investigations are usually conducted by authorized private Adoption Agencies (aka voluntary agencies), public Departments of Social Services, private Licensed Master or Clinical Social Workers, or individuals or organizations approved by a local court to conduct home study investigations.

However, Oregon maintains a voluntary adoption registry and in certain restricted circumstances, birth parents may obtain identifying information about their adopted child, and an adopted child over the age of 18 may obtain identifying information about his or her birth parents.

Topics include concurrent planning, voluntary and involuntary termination of parental rights, relative guardianship, and adoption.

A person under the age of 21 whose care and custody have been transferred prior to such person's eighteenth birthday to a social services official or a voluntary authorized agency either as an adjudicated abused or neglected child or a voluntarily placed child, whose parents are deceased or where one parent is deceased and the other parent is not a person entitled to notice to the adoption proceeding and where such official or agency consents to the adoption of such person in accordance with law.

Safeguarding the Rights and Well - Being of Birthparents in the Adoption Process (PDF - 466 KB) The Donaldson Adoption Institute (2006) Presents findings and recommendations based on a yearlong examination and analysis of research, literature, interviews, and experiences about the rights of birth parents in voluntary relinquishment in aAdoption Process (PDF - 466 KB) The Donaldson Adoption Institute (2006) Presents findings and recommendations based on a yearlong examination and analysis of research, literature, interviews, and experiences about the rights of birth parents in voluntary relinquishment in aAdoption Institute (2006) Presents findings and recommendations based on a yearlong examination and analysis of research, literature, interviews, and experiences about the rights of birth parents in voluntary relinquishment in adoptionadoption.

AdopterVoice will consist of a network of local advocates and adopter champions at regional levels who will help to improve understanding in voluntary adoption agencies, local authorities, and health and education sectors.

Wales has established a National Adoption Service which is a network of statutory and voluntary services with a small national team, 5 regional adoption services and teams working with children who need adoption in each of the local authorities: www.adoptcymru.com/en/aboAdoption Service which is a network of statutory and voluntary services with a small national team, 5 regional adoption services and teams working with children who need adoption in each of the local authorities: www.adoptcymru.com/en/aboadoption services and teams working with children who need adoption in each of the local authorities: www.adoptcymru.com/en/aboadoption in each of the local authorities: www.adoptcymru.com/en/about - nas

The main purpose of this proposed legislation is to amend the Adoption Act 2010 to provide for: • the voluntary placement for adoption and adoption of a child of married parents, and • the dispensing with parental consent to adoption in circumstances where the High Court is satisfied that the parents of a child have failed in their duty towards that child for a continuous period of 36 months or more and where it is considered likely that such failure will continue, and where adoption is considered to be in the best interest of thAdoption Act 2010 to provide for: • the voluntary placement for adoption and adoption of a child of married parents, and • the dispensing with parental consent to adoption in circumstances where the High Court is satisfied that the parents of a child have failed in their duty towards that child for a continuous period of 36 months or more and where it is considered likely that such failure will continue, and where adoption is considered to be in the best interest of thadoption and adoption of a child of married parents, and • the dispensing with parental consent to adoption in circumstances where the High Court is satisfied that the parents of a child have failed in their duty towards that child for a continuous period of 36 months or more and where it is considered likely that such failure will continue, and where adoption is considered to be in the best interest of thadoption of a child of married parents, and • the dispensing with parental consent to adoption in circumstances where the High Court is satisfied that the parents of a child have failed in their duty towards that child for a continuous period of 36 months or more and where it is considered likely that such failure will continue, and where adoption is considered to be in the best interest of thadoption in circumstances where the High Court is satisfied that the parents of a child have failed in their duty towards that child for a continuous period of 36 months or more and where it is considered likely that such failure will continue, and where adoption is considered to be in the best interest of thadoption is considered to be in the best interest of the child.

The main purpose of the Act is to amend the Adoption Act 2010 to provide: • that married parents may place a child for adoption, on a voluntary basis, in circumstances where both parents place the child for adoption and where both parents consent to the making of the adoption order; • for revised criteria so that where an application to adopt a child is made in respect of a child who is in the custody of and who has had a home with the applicants for a period of at least 18 months, and where that child's parents have failed in their parental duty towards that child for a continuous period of not less than 36 months, the High Court may dispense with parental consent and authorise the Adoption Authority to make an adoption order in respect of that child; • that the best interests of the child is the paramount consideration in relation to any matter, application or proceedings under the Adoption Act 2010 and that the views of the child shall be ascertained by the Adoption Authority or by the court, as the case may be, and shall be given due weight, having regard to the age and maturity of thAdoption Act 2010 to provide: • that married parents may place a child for adoption, on a voluntary basis, in circumstances where both parents place the child for adoption and where both parents consent to the making of the adoption order; • for revised criteria so that where an application to adopt a child is made in respect of a child who is in the custody of and who has had a home with the applicants for a period of at least 18 months, and where that child's parents have failed in their parental duty towards that child for a continuous period of not less than 36 months, the High Court may dispense with parental consent and authorise the Adoption Authority to make an adoption order in respect of that child; • that the best interests of the child is the paramount consideration in relation to any matter, application or proceedings under the Adoption Act 2010 and that the views of the child shall be ascertained by the Adoption Authority or by the court, as the case may be, and shall be given due weight, having regard to the age and maturity of thadoption, on a voluntary basis, in circumstances where both parents place the child for adoption and where both parents consent to the making of the adoption order; • for revised criteria so that where an application to adopt a child is made in respect of a child who is in the custody of and who has had a home with the applicants for a period of at least 18 months, and where that child's parents have failed in their parental duty towards that child for a continuous period of not less than 36 months, the High Court may dispense with parental consent and authorise the Adoption Authority to make an adoption order in respect of that child; • that the best interests of the child is the paramount consideration in relation to any matter, application or proceedings under the Adoption Act 2010 and that the views of the child shall be ascertained by the Adoption Authority or by the court, as the case may be, and shall be given due weight, having regard to the age and maturity of thadoption and where both parents consent to the making of the adoption order; • for revised criteria so that where an application to adopt a child is made in respect of a child who is in the custody of and who has had a home with the applicants for a period of at least 18 months, and where that child's parents have failed in their parental duty towards that child for a continuous period of not less than 36 months, the High Court may dispense with parental consent and authorise the Adoption Authority to make an adoption order in respect of that child; • that the best interests of the child is the paramount consideration in relation to any matter, application or proceedings under the Adoption Act 2010 and that the views of the child shall be ascertained by the Adoption Authority or by the court, as the case may be, and shall be given due weight, having regard to the age and maturity of thadoption order; • for revised criteria so that where an application to adopt a child is made in respect of a child who is in the custody of and who has had a home with the applicants for a period of at least 18 months, and where that child's parents have failed in their parental duty towards that child for a continuous period of not less than 36 months, the High Court may dispense with parental consent and authorise the Adoption Authority to make an adoption order in respect of that child; • that the best interests of the child is the paramount consideration in relation to any matter, application or proceedings under the Adoption Act 2010 and that the views of the child shall be ascertained by the Adoption Authority or by the court, as the case may be, and shall be given due weight, having regard to the age and maturity of thAdoption Authority to make an adoption order in respect of that child; • that the best interests of the child is the paramount consideration in relation to any matter, application or proceedings under the Adoption Act 2010 and that the views of the child shall be ascertained by the Adoption Authority or by the court, as the case may be, and shall be given due weight, having regard to the age and maturity of thadoption order in respect of that child; • that the best interests of the child is the paramount consideration in relation to any matter, application or proceedings under the Adoption Act 2010 and that the views of the child shall be ascertained by the Adoption Authority or by the court, as the case may be, and shall be given due weight, having regard to the age and maturity of thAdoption Act 2010 and that the views of the child shall be ascertained by the Adoption Authority or by the court, as the case may be, and shall be given due weight, having regard to the age and maturity of thAdoption Authority or by the court, as the case may be, and shall be given due weight, having regard to the age and maturity of the child.

Adoption refers to the voluntary relinquishment of a child by their parents.

Local authorities and voluntary adoption agencies can access a wealth of information, benefits and discounts.

This letter from Edward Timpson to LAs and voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) in England sets out a little more of the background.