OUR AIMS Irish Council Of Social Workers In Adoption ________ 1.2.3. To ensure all its members operate to the highest professional standards.To provide continuous professional development workshops and relevant training that reflect current social work practice issues. To disseminate relevant information and research findings and promote and encourage research. 4.5.6. To highlight and address relevant adoption practice issues.To influence policies in line with current practice.To campaign for changes in legislation. 7.8.9. To advocate on behalf of social workers in adoption to ensure best practice in adoption. To promote the best interests of social workers in adoption.To provide a national forum for members to share information. 10.11.12. To be available for consultation with government and non-government agencies. To contribute to and co-operate with government investigations into previous adoption practices. To liaise with related organisations re common practice issues.