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Parent and child fostering

Publication Date: 02/06/16

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Introduction

This guide forms part of Inform’s knowledge and practice hub on fostering. Contents Introduction Terminology – a note The legislative framework Types of parent and child fostering arrangements Assessment arrangements Support arrangements Holding arrangements Roles and responsibilities The foster carer The supervising social worker The child’s social worker The fostering service Concluding the arrangement Reference […]

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() Parent and child fostering. Practice Guidance.
Community Care Inform
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https://www.ccinform.co.uk/practice-guidance/guide-to-parent-and-child-fostering/
[accessed: 18 August 2018]

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