Private fostering
The Government's new measures on private fostering in section 44 of the Children Act 2004 and replacement regulations (the Children (Private Arrangements for Fostering) Regulations 2005) came into force on 1 July 2005.
The new measures, along with the National Minimum Standards, are intended to strengthen and enhance the Children Act 1989 private fostering notification scheme.
They are also intended to focus local authorities' attention on private fostering by requiring them to take a more proactive approach by identifying arrangements in their area. They are expected to improve notification rates and compliance with the existing legislative framework for private fostering.
The National Minimum Standards for private fostering, replacement Children Act 1989 guidance and a guide on raising awareness are also available below.
Documents
The
Children (Private Arrangements for Fostering) Regulations 2005
National
Minimum Standards for Private Fostering
Replacement
Children Act 1989 Guidance on Private Fostering
This page was last updated on 16 December 2008
