Paisley-based Kibble Adoption has received the highest possible grade for leadership and quality assurance in its first Care Inspectorate inspection.
The service, which began in August 2024 and supports children across Scotland, was rated ‘6 – Excellent’ in that area. It was rated ‘5 – Very Good’ for helping children lead positive lives and making sure they receive the right support at the right time.
Inspectors praised the way the service assesses and supports families to find the right home for each child. That includes older children and groups of brothers and sisters, who can wait longer for adoption.
The report found that adoptive parents were well prepared and supported through training, supervision and help from other adopters. Inspectors also found that children were thriving in their adoptive families.
Kibble Adoption will hold a drop-in from 10am to 4pm on Monday 16th November at Kibble Community Services, 1 Station Road, Paisley, PA1 2SB. It is part of Adoption Week Scotland, which runs from 16th to 20th November.
People considering adoption can also book a 30-minute online appointment with the team between 2pm and 8pm on Tuesday 17th November. An online ‘Ask the Adopter’ session will run from 8pm to 9pm on Wednesday 18th November, followed by an online information session from 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 19th November.
Paula Harkins, operations manager at Kibble Adoption, said: “As a new voluntary adoption service, receiving such positive feedback in our first Care Inspectorate report is an important milestone. It provides valuable independent recognition of the foundations we have built and the standard of service we are working hard to deliver.
“This recognition is testament to the experience, commitment and care our team invests at every stage of the adoption journey. It also reflects the dedication of our volunteer panel members, the invaluable contribution of our ambassadors with lived experience and, most importantly, the insight, voices and experiences of the children and families at the heart of our service.
“We are very proud of what we have achieved together and remain committed to listening, learning and continually improving our service in line with the needs and voices of adoptees and adopters. Adoption is not a one-off event. Every child has their own history, identity and experiences, and every family’s journey is different. Finding the right family for a child is key, but ensuring that family has the right support and investment around them is just as vital.
“That’s why, during Adoption Week Scotland, we’re inviting people to come along, meet the team, hear from adopters and find out more about the services Kibble Adoption can offer.”
Mark Macmillan, chief executive of Kibble, said: “This inspection result is an important milestone for the service and reflects the foundations being built for its long-term impact.”
People can sign up for the online events on the Kibble Adoption website. For more information about the Paisley drop-in, email kasrecruitment@kibble.org.
Photo: Kibble Chief Executive, Mark Macmillan
Photo Credit: Kibble